The Pursuit That Changes Everything
11/01/2025
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
— Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV)
When Jeremiah wrote these words, God’s people were living through one of the darkest chapters in their history. They were captives in Babylon. Homes lost, dreams shattered, and hearts broken. Yet in the midst of their exile, God made them a promise: If you seek Me with all your heart, you will find Me. What an incredible statement of grace! Even while they were suffering the consequences of their rebellion, God extended hope. He hadn’t forgotten them; He was inviting them back.
This verse reminds us that God isn’t found through half-hearted searching or casual curiosity. He’s not discovered in a quick prayer or a Sunday-only faith. He reveals Himself to those who truly desire Him, those who will lay aside distractions, comforts, and control in order to know Him more deeply. Seeking God requires intention. It’s the difference between glancing at a map and setting out on a journey.
Think of how a miner digs through layers of rock, sweat on his brow, hoping to strike gold. He doesn’t quit because it’s hard, he keeps digging because he believes the treasure is there. In the same way, our pursuit of God must be steady and determined. The treasure we seek isn’t buried gold; it’s the living presence of the God who loves us. And when we seek Him with our whole hearts, He promises that we will find Him.
Often, we seek God for solutions, a healing, a breakthrough, an answer. But the greatest discovery is not what God can do for us; it’s who He is to us. In finding Him, we find peace that outlasts pain, strength that endures hardship, and love that never leaves.
Maybe you’ve been in a “Babylon” season, a place that feels foreign, confusing, or lonely. God’s invitation still stands: Seek Me. He hasn’t moved away; He’s waiting for you to draw near.
Action Steps:
1. Set aside ten quiet minutes today. No phone, no music—just stillness. Whisper this prayer: “Lord, I’m here to find You.”
2. Write down three ways you can make space for God this week—through prayer, Scripture, or silence.
3. Ask God to reveal any areas where you’ve been seeking comfort more than His presence.
Today’s Challenge:
Don’t just look for God in your crisis, seek Him in your every day. Let the pursuit of His presence become your highest priority.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the promise that when I seek You with all my heart, I will find You. Forgive me for the times I’ve sought answers more than intimacy, and blessings more than Your presence. Draw me closer to You today. Stir a deeper hunger in my soul to know You, love You, and follow You wholeheartedly. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
— Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV)
When Jeremiah wrote these words, God’s people were living through one of the darkest chapters in their history. They were captives in Babylon. Homes lost, dreams shattered, and hearts broken. Yet in the midst of their exile, God made them a promise: If you seek Me with all your heart, you will find Me. What an incredible statement of grace! Even while they were suffering the consequences of their rebellion, God extended hope. He hadn’t forgotten them; He was inviting them back.
This verse reminds us that God isn’t found through half-hearted searching or casual curiosity. He’s not discovered in a quick prayer or a Sunday-only faith. He reveals Himself to those who truly desire Him, those who will lay aside distractions, comforts, and control in order to know Him more deeply. Seeking God requires intention. It’s the difference between glancing at a map and setting out on a journey.
Think of how a miner digs through layers of rock, sweat on his brow, hoping to strike gold. He doesn’t quit because it’s hard, he keeps digging because he believes the treasure is there. In the same way, our pursuit of God must be steady and determined. The treasure we seek isn’t buried gold; it’s the living presence of the God who loves us. And when we seek Him with our whole hearts, He promises that we will find Him.
Often, we seek God for solutions, a healing, a breakthrough, an answer. But the greatest discovery is not what God can do for us; it’s who He is to us. In finding Him, we find peace that outlasts pain, strength that endures hardship, and love that never leaves.
Maybe you’ve been in a “Babylon” season, a place that feels foreign, confusing, or lonely. God’s invitation still stands: Seek Me. He hasn’t moved away; He’s waiting for you to draw near.
Action Steps:
1. Set aside ten quiet minutes today. No phone, no music—just stillness. Whisper this prayer: “Lord, I’m here to find You.”
2. Write down three ways you can make space for God this week—through prayer, Scripture, or silence.
3. Ask God to reveal any areas where you’ve been seeking comfort more than His presence.
Today’s Challenge:
Don’t just look for God in your crisis, seek Him in your every day. Let the pursuit of His presence become your highest priority.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the promise that when I seek You with all my heart, I will find You. Forgive me for the times I’ve sought answers more than intimacy, and blessings more than Your presence. Draw me closer to You today. Stir a deeper hunger in my soul to know You, love You, and follow You wholeheartedly. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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