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Definition and Importance
Seeking God is a fundamental concept in Christian theology, emphasizing the pursuit of a personal and intimate relationship with the Creator. It involves a deliberate and earnest effort to know, understand, and align oneself with God's will and character. This pursuit is not merely intellectual but encompasses the heart, soul, and mind, as believers strive to live in accordance with God's commandments and guidance.

Biblical Foundation
The Bible consistently encourages believers to seek God, promising that those who do so will find Him. In the Old Testament, the call to seek God is prevalent. For instance, 1 Chronicles 16:11 exhorts, "Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always." Similarly, Jeremiah 29:13 assures, "You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart."

In the New Testament, Jesus reiterates this principle. In Matthew 6:33, He instructs, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." This verse highlights the priority of seeking God's kingdom above all earthly concerns.

Means of Seeking God
1. Prayer: Prayer is a primary means of seeking God, allowing believers to communicate with Him, express their desires, and seek His guidance. Philippians 4:6 encourages believers to present their requests to God through prayer and petition.

2. Scripture: Engaging with the Bible is essential for understanding God's character and will. Psalm 119:105 declares, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path," illustrating the guiding role of Scripture in the believer's life.

3. Worship: Worship, both personal and communal, is a vital aspect of seeking God. It involves adoration, praise, and reverence, as seen in Psalm 95:6, "Come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker."

4. Obedience: Seeking God is intrinsically linked to obedience to His commandments. John 14:15 states, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments," indicating that true seeking involves a commitment to living according to God's standards.

5. Fellowship: Engaging with other believers provides encouragement and accountability in the pursuit of God. Hebrews 10:24-25 emphasizes the importance of gathering together to spur one another on toward love and good deeds.

Promises and Rewards
The Bible assures that seeking God leads to numerous spiritual blessings. Hebrews 11:6 affirms, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." These rewards include a deeper understanding of God's nature, peace, joy, and the assurance of His presence.

Challenges and Obstacles
While seeking God is a noble pursuit, it is not without challenges. Distractions from worldly concerns, spiritual complacency, and sin can hinder one's ability to seek God wholeheartedly. James 4:8 offers a remedy, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded."

Conclusion
The pursuit of God is a lifelong journey that requires dedication, humility, and perseverance. By seeking God through prayer, Scripture, worship, obedience, and fellowship, believers can experience the fullness of a relationship with Him, growing in faith and spiritual maturity.

Topical Bible Verses

Psalm 69:32
The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.
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Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you:
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Acts 17:27
That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:
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Greek

2212. zeteo -- to seek
... search (4), searched (1), seek (36), seek after (1), seeking (35), seeks ... to seek
(literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in ...
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3982. peitho -- to persuade, to have confidence
... 3982 () involves ", the result of (God's) " (, 422 ... 8), persuading (1), put...trust
(1), put confidence (1), put...confidence (1), relied (1), seeking the favor ...
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Library

Seeking God.
... DEVOUT EXERCISES. 503. " Seeking God. 503. CM Methodist Coll. Seeking
God. 1 Talk with us, Lord, thyself reveal, While here ...
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Seeking God.
... Seeking God. 484. 7s. ... Seeking God. 1 Light of Life, Seraphic Fire, Love Divine, thyself
impart; Every fainting soul inspire; Shine in every drooping heart! ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/484 seeking god.htm

Seeking God.
... 492. " Seeking God. 492. ... Seeking God. 1 My God, permit my tongue This joy, to call
thee mine; And let my early cries prevail To taste thy love divine. ...
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Psalm 63:4. SM Seeking God.
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 63:4. SM Seeking God. 1 My God, permit
my tongue This joy, to call thee mine, And let my early ...
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Psalm 63 Seeking God.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 63 Seeking God. SM Seeking God. My God, permit my tongue.
This joy, to call thee mine; And let my early cries prevail. ...
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Seeking God.
... I. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 5. 7s. M. Seeking God. 1 Thirsting for a living spring,
Seeking for a higher home, Resting where our souls must ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/5 7s m seeking god.htm

LM Moravian. Seeking God.
... VI. THE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER. 219. LM Moravian. Seeking God. 1 Thou hidden
love of God, whose height, Whose depth unfathomed, no ...
/.../book of hymns for public and private devotion/219 l m moravian seeking.htm

MJ Taylor. Seeking God's Presence.
... I. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 9. 8 & 7s. MJ Taylor. Seeking God's Presence. 1 Far from
mortal cares retreating, Sordid hopes, and fond desires ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/9 8 & 7s m.htm

Seeking God, Then, in this Way, we have no Need to visit the ...
... Chapter XXXV. Seeking God, then, in this way, we have no need to visit
the oracles of? Seeking God, then, in this way, we have ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xxxv seeking god then.htm

Go Forth, O Ye Daughters of Zion, and Behold King Solomon with the ...
... But this would be a great mistake; for such a one seeking God in God Himself, looks
for Him as for something quite distinct and separate, and, as it were ...
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