(Psalm 105:4) Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!”

When Christians hear the phrase “seek the Lord,” we all have different images come into our minds. Does it mean we should hyper emotional? Does it mean falling on our knees in submission? Does it mean being afraid of God? “Seeking the Lord" is none of these. 

First of all, we are to seek his strength through his intimate presence. We are following after the presence of the Holy Spirit’s activity within our hearts. As we read in Psalm 25, seeking the Lord is “lifting up our soul” to God our Savior. It is “putting our trust” in God almighty. It is “waiting” on the faithfulness of God. It is asking him to “teach us his ways.” It is “finding refuge” in his everlasting love. 

Secondly, we are to continually seek the Lord. Many Christians are puzzled when they hear this. I am so busy in my life, how am I going to continually seek the Lord through my day? It is a process that we enter over time and through spiritual discipline. 

It all starts with a deep desire from your heart. We are not talking about perfection, but a heart desire for God’s immediate presence in your daily life. You will even be able to have a conscious awareness of God when you are busy with the daily tasks of life. 

Seek God’s presence continually, and you will enter his strength.