Take It to the Limit

As I was studying my list of Scriptures that I am trying to memorize, four verses jumped out at me tonight.  The common theme?  Seeking and working to find Gods purpose for me.  As I was praying and writing, these verses seemed to arrange themselves into a plan.

Step one, work!

In everything that he undertook in the service of God’s temple and in obedience to the law and the commands, he sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered.
2 Chronicles 31:21

Hezekiah was one of the last great kings of Judah before Jerusalem was nearly destroyed by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.  When it came to serving God, Hezekiah gave all he had.  Because of his willingness to work for God, Hezekiah is remembered for his accomplishments for God.  Unfortunately, even he got tripped up by pride later in his life, so he was not perfect.

Step two, pray!

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
James 1:5

I do not know what God's plan for my life is and I'll bet that many of you are just as uncertain as me.  I freely admit that I lack wisdom; if I didn't, Max Lucado might be reading my books instead of the other way around.  If you don't know what God's plan for your life is, pray!

Step three, be wholehearted!

I seek You with all my heart; do not let me stray from Your commands.
Psalm 119:10

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13

God does not want you to wander through this world aimlessly, without direction.  On the other hand, the nature of the world we live in ensures that finding God will not be accomplished without effort.  One thing is certain; if you truly desire to find God, you will need to apply all of your abilities, your heart, your intellect, your imagination.  Though it will be difficult, and your search will consume your entire life in this world, the benefits far outweigh the cost.

I personally have been guilty of halfheartedly following God.  I have been willing to follow God as long as He leads me where I want to go.  I have been guilty of turning away when it has been difficult or uncomfortable to hold fast to my Savior.  While I will always bear the spiritual scars of my disobedience, I know that my Savior, my God also bears scars, far greater, far deeper, far more tragic than I will ever comprehend.  I praise the Lord for His mercy and forgiveness, and I pray that you will seek Him wholeheartedly and claim His love for your own.