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Because of Who He is

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Because of Who He is
Jessie Burdette

Take a moment to think through your average day. How do you spend most of your time? What kind of things do you talk about the most? How many hours do you waste on social media? I'm preaching to the choir here, trust me, but this is something I've been convicted of lately. If I'm honest, I spend too much time on my phone and not enough time in the Word. I text more than I pray. I freak out when problems arise and often go to my friends first instead of God. I worry about raising my grades more than I worry about building my relationship with Him. I'm guilty of seeking things other than the Lord.

Does this sound familiar to anyone else? We seem to put Christ on the back burner and keep telling ourselves we'll get to it tomorrow, but tomorrow never comes. Christ should be on the forefront of our mind so that all we do is done with Him in mind.

Because of who He is, I don't have to worry. We can praise Him because He is bigger than our issues, stresses, and problems. He can mend a broken heart, fix a friendship, and give us the help we need to make it through a school week alive and well. He is enough. Give Him your worries and see what He gives you in return.

Because of who He is, I can have joy. I don't mean happiness from a good grade or a fun night with your best friends. I mean fulfilling joy that can only come from the Heavenly Father. When we are seeking the Lord, we can rejoice in Him and find true joy.

Because of who He is, I have hope for tomorrow. I have a reason for living today, even if tomorrow doesn't come. My reason for living is not to reach a goal five years from now, because I'm not promised my next breath. I live because my Almighty God created me and knows my name. He loves me and has a plan for me. Because of who He is, honor and glory are due Him. I live to praise His name and make it known.

When it feels like the world is crumbling around us, seek Him. Even when we feel like we can handle the day on our own, we should still seek Him. He is the giver of life, joy, and love, so why would we not want to seek Him and find that?

There have been many days when I've goofed off on my phone or watched Netflix instead of doing my homework and regretted it. However, I've never regretted spending time seeking the Lord. It is never a waste.

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 continuously.
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