…When you seek me with all of your heart… {Saturday, March 28}

I’m increasingly more thankful for the opportunity to spend 3 months here in Africa. Being here for 3 months gives the opportunity for day-to-day life to sink in. I haven’t been blogging as much this week, partially because of being hot, but also just sensing God stirring things in my heart. One verse has been on my mind a lot this week- Jeremiah 29:13. “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” I love this verse because it keys in on the personal element of a relationship with God. The fact that God can be found by us when we seek Him with all of our heart means He desires to be close with us. I love that. I’ve been spending time studying places in Scripture that talk about seeking God… What does it mean to seek God with all of my heart? How do I do that?

As I was searching Scripture, I came across Hebrews 11:6: “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” I love Hebrews 11. It reminds us of so many lives lived in faith. I was excited to re-stumble upon it… It was actually a passage that I studied quite a bit as I made the decision to come to South Africa. You should read it when you get a chance.

Tomorrow we are going to a local Zulu church where we’ve been asked to give a message. Our leaders Vanessa and Ryan usually give the sermons in these situations, but I offered to speak instead… partially because they’re awesome and totally need a break and partially because I’ve been a lot more introspective lately and feel like God wants me to share these things that have been on my heart. I’m not quite sure what I’m going to share yet, so I will keep you posted on my first sermon! ;)