Your desire for God should surpasses your eagerness for other pursuits

When desire for God surpasses our eagerness for other pursuits, following through becomes much more likely. But hunger for the Lord is an acquired taste. The more we pursue Him, the greater our hunger will be. However, if we ignore Him, what little appetite we have will diminish even further. Do you find that the latter describes your experience? Then ask the Lord to wet your appetite for Him --and follow through by making the effort to seek Him.

Although Scripture tells us to seek the Lord, many Christians struggle with this command. When confronted with their responsibility to pursue Him, they often feel guilty but don't know how to begin.

Begin with the Scriptures and prayer. Set aside time each day for meditating on God's Word --listen for His voice, slowly digest what you read, talk to the Lord, ask Him questions, and apply what you learn to your life. Begin studying the Bible. Some of you may say, "I've never been into that." My advice: Get into it! The deep things of God don't just drop into our brains; they are placed there through diligent study.

Seeking anything requires time and effort. Will you invest your life in the pursuit of the Eternal One --the source of all contentment, joy, and hope? Or will you go after that which is fleeting? By neglecting the Lord, you cheat yourself of all the benefits He promises to those who diligently seek Him.

Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the peoples.
Sing to Him, sing praises to Him;
Speak of all His wonders.
Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad.
Seek the Lord and His strength;
Seek His face continually.
Remember His wonders which He has done,
His marvels and the words uttered by His mouth (Psalm 105:1-5)