Seeking What You Already Have
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13
ME: Jesus, how do I get closer to You? Even though I have my daily quiet time and talk to You, there are moments when I feel far away. Why does this happen?
JESUS: Your mind is not completely focused on Me. You tend to let your mind wander into the world—to places where it does not belong. Seek My Face and you will find more than you ever dreamed possible. I will displace worry at the center of your being.
ME: But Jesus, I am asking You how to do this. If I were to think about You all the time, I would not get anything done.
JESUS: Not true! I am like a supersaturated cloud, showering Peace into the pool of your mind.
ME: You know I want that Peace but it often feels out of reach.
JESUS: That is because you allow it to happen. Your worldly desires scream for attention, and you put them ahead of Me. What you are asking for takes discipline.
ME: But how? I feel like I am searching for something unknown.
JESUS: You have what you need but think of Me more. My nature is to bless. Your nature is to receive with thanksgiving. This is a true fit, designed before the foundation of the world. Glorify Me by receiving My blessings gratefully. I am the goal of your searching.
ME: If I seek You, I will find You…and be satisfied? My worries will go away. Is that what You’re saying?
JESUS: Yes, dear child of Mine. When the worldly gods capture your attention, I am pushed into the background. I am still there, watching and waiting, but you function as if you are alone. This is when you feel far away. Actually, My Light shines on every situation you will ever face.
ME: Maybe this is easier than I thought. I just need to include You more. Right?
JESUS: Yes! Live radiantly and let nothing dampen your search for Me.
ME: Ummm…about that Light, it must be some huge flashlight!
JESUS: (laughing) Yes, something sort of like that.
Psalm 27:8 (NKJV) Philippians 4:7 (The Message)
Mo Johnston with Sarah Young