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The Rewards of Seeking

Posted by on March 3, 2017

“I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.” Proverbs 8:17

I was taking a walk recently and praying. The day was beautiful and unseasonably warm for a winter day in Georgia. I had a lot on my mind and my heart was heavy. I often find that God communicates with me when I’m out in nature.

In the past, He has sent me a hawk. Once there were three smooth stones for me to find. Another time there was a lone penny. All of those items corresponded perfectly with the situation where I found myself.

So, I reluctantly, went for a walk and watched for God. What I really wanted to do, was to lie on the couch and eat cookies, but I went seeking.

I thanked God for the day and the many blessings He has showered me with and I poured out my heart, hoping for answers. I watched and waited expectantly as a lone buzzard soared above, yet seemed to follow along with me.

“Just great,” I thought. “I came looking for inspiration and all I see is death.”

Yet, almost as soon as I thought it, I could feel another voice. That voice reminded me that buzzards don’t kill anything. They just clear away what is already dead. They have a very important job. Without them, dead things would pile up and dead things can carry all types of diseases and harmful bacteria.

As I continued to walk, I thought about how often we carry around things from our past that cause us harm. What things do we need to let go of and allow Jesus to take them away. Maybe it’s constant worry and anxiety. Maybe it’s old anger or old wounds. It could be almost anything that burdens our souls. Sometimes these emotions had a useful place in our lives, but as time has passed, they are only piling up and hurting us.

The buzzard reminded me that Lent is the ideal time to ask ourselves what things we are carrying around that are dead weight. What are we allowing to come between us and true relationship with God, a relationship that means true peace?

As I contemplated that thought, I heard a hawk call loudly in the distance and once again, I was reminded that those who truly seek with open hearts, will find. Perhaps you needed reminding too.

Have an awesome day!

Wendy 🙂

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