“Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. Remember the wonders he has performed, his miracles, and the rulings he has given, you children of his servant Abraham, you descendants of Jacob, his chosen ones. He is the Lord our God. His justice is seen throughout the land.” – Psalms 105:4-7
In difficult times, we grapple with the “why’s.” Why is this happening? Why would God allow this? Why me? Why now?
We may never know the answer to the why. And the WHY is never as important as the WHO.
Who is with me and for me? Who is working all things for my good? Who is the one constant in this ever-changing world? Who goes before me and behind me? Who has all the answers? It’s a Sunday School answer – we know God is all of these and more.
While we know the truth of God’s work and character, it’s easy to forget. Forgetfulness leads to seeking our security in people and things that let us down and leave us empty.
Everywhere you look, there is evidence of His work. His justice and mercy are on display in every flower, raindrop, and face – gentle reminders of who is holding everything together, even when it feels like everything is falling apart.
Nothing else we try to put in God’s place – money, security, love, news, friendship, addictions, food – nothing will give us lasting strength. Our strength comes from Him – who He is, and remembering what He has done, because we know He is still the same today.
We don’t search for the Lord because He is hard to find. He never changes. We search for the Lord because we are a forgetful people who seek lords other than Him.
Continue to search for the Lord – He is near and will be found. Remind yourself of what He has done and the mission He has given you. As we seek and remember Him, we’re equipped with His strength to keep pressing on.
It always encourages me to remember that as I seek Him, he is seeking me as well, and he NEVER gets distracted like I do!
Yes! I’m grateful for this truth. Thank you for sharing!
The faithful God who never gets distracted…
Amen! Thanks for stopping by!
It’s sad when we think things and other people satisfy our longing soul. Amen to this: “We may never know the answer to the why. And the WHY is never as important as the WHO. Who is with me and for me?”
So true! Thanks for stopping in, Karen!
He is near 🙂 God is never far from anyone of us – sometimes it just feels as if He is. So thankful that we can depend on His constant, true and unchanging Word, loved your focus on Who rather than Why.
Me too – so grateful!
I ask the “why” and want answers. Thank you for the reminder that the “who” is more important–who is with me! May God continue to show us that He is our Who!!
Me too! This is such a great prayer- thanks for sharing!
I am certainly guilty of forgetting Who to go to. Thank you for this reminder
Grateful you stopped by Valerie!
“We search for the Lord because we are a forgetful people who seek lords other than Him.” Isn’t that the truth! Sigh. Thanks for this reminder to seek Him above all.
Thanks also for linking up at Grace & Truth!
Lisa, thanks for the encouragement!
Such a lovely reminder that God is seeking us even as we are seeking Him! Thank you for sharing these encouraging words at the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!
Richella – so kind of you! Grateful you visited and thank you so much for the feature!
Great tips!