What are we looking for in this world? Most people will definitely answer that they are looking for money, wealth, popularity, and position. They thought that if they had got what they were looking for, they would definitely find happiness and life satisfaction. Is that really the case? Not. Money, wealth, popularity, and position do not guarantee that we will experience true happiness.

What are we supposed to be looking for? God warns us to seek Him earnestly (with all our heart). That is the word of God who created us, who knows our future, and who loves us. He is the Lord, who gives us what we seek, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart“(Jer 29:13). If we make God the primary target of our lives, seeking Him more than anything, believe that we will get what we want, even more, because “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,” (Ephesians 3:20).

If we need protection, seek God because He is a city of fortresses and a rock of refuge (see Psalm 94:22), as well as a stronghold (see Psalm 91:2). If we desire blessings, seek the Lord because “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) and God “… shall supply all thy needs according to his riches and glory…” (Philippians 4:19). God not only provides what we need, He is even willing to give His life for our salvation, because He is the Good Shepherd. “The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep;” (John 10:11).

If we are discouraged and helpless right now, seek God, for “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”(Isaiah 40:29). When we are weary and burdened, come to the Lord, for He promised: “… I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28).

Seek God, then we will get whatever we want in God’s miraculous ways.