Seeking

I was reading in a devotional this morning called, "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young.  This book is a compilation of her journal entries over years of time she spent with God.   The entry for today really spoke to my heart and I wanted to share it with you.


Jesus Calling - July 20


 As a deer pants for flowing streams,
   so pants my soul for you, O God.
My soul thirsts for God,
   for the living God.
When shall I come and appear before God?
Psalm 42:1-2 ESV


Those who look to him are radiant,
   and their faces shall never be ashamed.
Psalm 34:5 ESV


Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world...
Philippians 2:14-25


"Seek my face, and you will find all that you have longed for.  The deepest yearnings of your heart are for intimacy with Me.  I know, because I designed you to desire Me.  Do not feel guilty about taking time to be still in My Presence.  You are simply responding to the tugs of divinity within you.  I made you in My image, and I hid heaven in your heart.  Your yearning for me is a form of homesickness; longing for your true home in heaven.


Do not be afraid to be different from other people. The path I have called you to travel  is exquisitely right for you.  The more closely you follow My leading, the more fully I can develop your gifts.  To follow Me wholeheartedly, you must relinquish your desire to please other people. However, your closeness to Me will bless others by enabling you to shine brightly in this dark world."


The More I Seek You
Kari Jobe


The more I seek you, The more I find you
The more I find you, The more I love you


I want to sit at your feet
Drink from the cup in your hands
Lay back against you and breathe
Feel your heartbeat
This love is so deep 
Its more than I can stand
I melt in your peace
Its overwhelming