Seeking.

When I'm in the nursery (where I work!), one of the kids' favourite games is hide and seek. So, they make me count to like 7 (don't ask me why they choose such a random number!) and then I have to follow their muffled giggles in the hope of finding them.

Why am I telling you this? Just because the kids I work with are ridiculously cute?

Nope - because seeking's important.

The more I think about it, I guess that we're all seeking something. Whether it be the right grades, the perfect boyfriend or the latest IPad. Or maybe a massive fortune or everyone's approval. The list could go on.

Matthew 6:33 tells us to 'Seek first His kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be added as well'. I'm loving this verse at the moment. But it's also really challenging me. So often, I find myself seeking after things which, in themselves, aren't wrong but which don't satisfy or fulfil me. That folks, is called idolatry. After all, why would you seek the gifts when you can seek the Giver?

The Westminster Catechism says that 'man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.' I read a book by John Piper (obviously said in an American accent because how else can you say that name?)  about this subject a few months ago. It made my brain nearly combust but it was so good! The point is, He is enough. It's not about wanting more of this, that and the other. It's about wanting Him. About wanting to be like Jesus - the Jesus that my friend, who is currently struggling, so beautifully proclaimed as her Saviour. About aligning what we want with what God wants so that His kingdom advances.

When I was reflecting on this verse and how it speaks into my life, I just thought 'Rhi, haven't you grasped this yet?' Then I remembered. It's not about getting to a certain point in our faiths but about journeying with Him and letting Him sanctify you in the process. Ultimately, it's about grace - for ourselves and for each other - something I pray I'll increase in as I focus on pursuing the only One who is worth it.

But in the meantime, can I encourage you to pray this prayer?

'The one thing I ask of You, the thing I seek most is to live in Your house all the days of my life, delighting in Your perfections and meditating in Your temple'. Psalm 27:4. 


Love Rhi xx

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