Seek God and you will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13). This is what the Bible says. God’s word is true. When people have problems finding God in their lives, it is because they moved. The farther we get away from God the more difficult for us to sense His presence in our lives. It becomes difficult seeing Him moving in situations and circumstances in our lives. Moreover, our flesh does not like to hear that because pride will tell us I am good. I do my best in helping others. We question why things are not turning out the way we want. We think why are my prayers not being answered. We forget we are ever a work in progress; thus, we never reach a point of arrival. Subsequently, God always has something more to teach us.
It is frustrating when we believe we are giving God our best. Yet, He does not respond the way we want Him to. I remember going through that phase in my life. I became angry with God. I wanted to know what He wanted from me. I was giving Him my best. I gradually realized as God was teaching me, He wanted ALL of me. He wanted my heart, mind, and soul (Mathew 22:37). I had heard and read this scripture over a dozen times in my Christian walk. Yet, I discovered I was just glossing over the words that Jesus said. It is often said, when Jesus speaks, we need to pay attention. His words are represented by the red words in the Bible. We must take heed.
As my faith grew, I started surrendering myself more and more to God. I started seeing Him more and more in my life. As a result, I fell in love with Jesus. I desired to be more and more like Him, as the Bible says (Romans 8:29). The frustration and anger had turned into love, joy, peace, gentleness, kindness, patience, self-control, faithfulness, and goodness (Galatians 5:22-23). I exercise these fruit in my life. Beautifully, it is when I am putting them into action, I can feel the Holy Spirit helping me. This is proof of God’s living Spirit. The Spirit dwells within each of His children (1 Corinthians 3:16, John 14:16, 2 Timothy 1:14, James 4:5 Ephesians1:13).
We do not have to question where is God. He does not hide from us. He already told us He would never leave nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). Clearly, the problem is with us and not with Him. So, draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you (James 4:8). Amen. Love & Blessings!