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Day 10 of 31 Days of Chasing THE Light

Searching Light



“You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north.” ~Deut. 2:3


If you know or have followed along on Sweet and Sour – you know that I am an early riser.  I like to wake up while the rest of the world sleeps and watch for the first mornings light. I always tiptoe (sometimes while holding my breath) down the stairs because if the stairs creek any…little ears will hear and whisper, “Mommy?” Honestly, I think they can smell me as I pass their door. But, I do this because I need this time alone. Just me, Jesus and my coffee.  This is a priority for me and it keeps me from searching for something else to fill me.

Do you ever feel like you are just going around in circles looking for that something to make you feel good? Looking for something to fill that void?
 


When I choose to make other things my priority – then I am worshiping whatever I put there.  AND I can put other things over my time with Jesus.  Whether that is exercise, work, sleep or social media…it will become something I worship.   

God created us in His image and His law is written on our hearts – and we have free will to choose to love Him.  But, if I choose other things I will always search for things to fill the void.



Here is the truth…when Jesus is at the center of my life then everything around me will be grounded with Him. There will be no searching for something else to make me feel better.  No searching for something else to bring me the freedom I want.  The freedom that God is offering is right in front of me. Right there for the taking. I just have to remove the scales from my eyes to see His truths…to grab hold of His hand and let Him speak to me.  Let His truths sink deep into my soul.

His truth at my center equals balance in my life. And there is freedom in that.


 

Today, let's go on a hunt. Let's put our eyes where the truth is. Let's search in His word and allow Him to speak over us.  Look for Him today wherever you are…look with your whole heart...Chase!

“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.”
~Jeremiah 29:13 (ESV)

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