O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is. Psalm 63:1
Many think that they need to go to church to seek God or have fellowship with Him. There are places which promote solitude of heart, such as a church building. Communing with the Lord seems to be sweeter there. When my husband and I were out sightseeing one day, we came across this quaint and very old church (built in the 1800’s) in Virginia. But is this the only place we can find God and find peace with Him?
The Natural Bridge in Southern Virginia is so beautiful and the work of God’s hand is breathtaking. Just walking the trails to get to the bridge are peaceful and serene. All one can hear is the babbling of the brook as it leads to a small waterfall. Then sit through the Genesis story in the evening and watch the light show in conjunction with each day of creation, God’s beauty combined with His Word will fill your hearts.
One does not need to look far to see the Lord at work. I believe we live in one of the most beautiful areas in our great Country, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. What breath taking scenes, to say the least. Again, God’s handiwork fills one with awe for a God who intricately created this earth and its beauty. God reveals Himself in His creation if a person will take the time to meet Him there.
This same God who created this beautiful world, created you as well and all your intricacies.
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. (Psa 139:14)
Do you believe we’re wonderfully made? Google search pictures of the inner ear, or the structure of cells in the body, and you will see just how intricate our bodies are. It will reveal a side of God that should overwhelm your spirit! All the parts of our bodies are equally intricate. But the point is that God is the creator of them all. God is in the smallest details of creation!
We should be seeking to learn more about Him and becoming more like His precious Son. We should seek after God as if we are dying of thirst and can’t get enough of Him. We can find these beautiful places in our mind’s eye even if we are sitting in our private place as we do our devotions and studying. God promises to reveal Himself to the one who is seeking after Him. One will never be disappointed!
Jer 29:12-13 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. (13) And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
There is peace and solace at the end of your search for God. Burdens can be unloaded and God promises to speak to you through His word!
Mat 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (30) For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Dear God…
May I seek You early
Before the start of day
And cling to every word
As I go along my way