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Seek Him

" If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me."

- Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT)

Hello Reader,

I’m so glad you’re here again this week!

Each time we pause to open God’s Word together, we take another step toward knowing Him more deeply.

Life can pull our focus in a hundred different directions, but God continually calls us back—inviting us to seek Him, to listen, and to draw near.

Sometimes we search for meaning, answers, or peace in all the wrong places, only to realize that what we’re really longing for is Him.

This week’s verse is a gentle reminder that God is never hiding from us. He’s waiting for us to come—open-hearted and sincere.

A Little History...

Jeremiah 29 was written as a letter from the prophet Jeremiah to the Israelites living in exile in Babylon.

They were far from home, discouraged, and uncertain about their future. False prophets were promising quick rescue, but Jeremiah delivered a different message from God—one of patience, hope, and faithfulness.

In verse 13, God reassures His people that restoration will come—but the key lies in seeking Him wholeheartedly.

This wasn’t just about returning to Jerusalem; it was about returning to God Himself.

The verse reminds us that a relationship with God isn’t found in half-hearted effort or convenience—it’s born from genuine desire and intentional pursuit.

Just as the Israelites had to trust God’s timing and seek Him in the midst of hardship, we too are invited to pursue Him with everything we are—our thoughts, our choices, our hearts.

How to Apply It To Your Life...

🌿 Life Applications

🌿 Seek God with Intentionality
Don’t let your relationship with God be passive. Set aside time each day to pray, reflect, and listen for His guidance. Seeking Him requires focus and consistency, not perfection.

🌿 Trust Him in Uncertain Seasons
Like the Israelites, you might be in a waiting period or feel distant from what you’ve prayed for. Keep seeking. God often works in silence and shapes us most deeply in the waiting.

🌿 Give God Your Whole Heart
True seeking means surrender—bringing your fears, hopes, and dreams before God without holding back. When you seek Him with your whole heart, you’ll discover not just His answers, but His presence.

Let's Pray Together...

Dear Heavenly Father,
Help me to seek You every day.

In a world that feels unpredictable and out of control, I need Your presence more than ever.

In the darkest nights and the brightest days, I will keep searching for You.

I seek You for the truth of Your Word, for the comfort of Your grace, and for the depth of Your mercy.

Lord, I seek You with all my heart—because only in You do I find peace, purpose, and hope.

Amen.

Let's Sum It All Up...

Jeremiah 29:13 reminds us that God is not far away—He’s closer than we think, waiting to be found by those who truly seek Him. The more we pursue Him, the more we begin to recognize His hand in every part of our lives.

This week, make space for stillness. Ask yourself: Am I seeking God with my whole heart—or just with what’s convenient? He promises that when we seek Him with everything we have, we will find Him.

If this message encourages you, share it with someone who might be in a season of searching or waiting.

Let’s continue to pray for one another—and for this newsletter—that more hearts will be stirred to seek and find the God who’s been waiting for them all along.

Let's have a blessed week out there!

Quentin.

Quentin Schappa

Discipleship Bible Coach

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