Seeking Him in 2010

One of my main goals in 2010 is to continue seeking the Lord with all my heart through prayer, bible study, and scripture memory. You won't get to know Him better if you don't spend time with Him each day.

Jeremiah 29:11-14 (NIV)

11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile."

I love the Message version of verses 12-14:

12"When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I'll listen. 13-14"When you come looking for me, you'll find me. "Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I'll make sure you won't be disappointed." God's Decree.

I read some encouraging words today from Pastor JR Vassar regarding the days that you miss your quiet times or maybe feel that you haven't spent enough time with Him:

" Don't give up. I have missed meals in the past, but never gave up on eating. I just made sure I did not miss the next meal (and usually made up for it). You are going to miss days, often times multiple days. Repent of your neglect of God and press on in knowing him. Your righteousness is not in how consistent your devotional life is; it is in Jesus Christ who is constant and ever faithful. So, relax and pick up where you left off.

Wanted to encourage you along with myself to start planning now. Determine a time, place, and plan.

Love you all! Have a Happy New Year!