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Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.

Seek the LORD , seek his face everÂmore.
Isaiah 55:6; Psalm 105:4.

When we look for something, we are usually concerned to find something lost or hidden - preferably for all time. Seeking can, however, have another meaning, e.g. desiring or striving for something.

In a happy marriage both meanings apply: the husband and wife have sought and found their partner for life. They are happy and need not seek any more. But because they love each other, they constantly seek their company, which strengthens their relationship and their joy.

The living God is equally concerned about a strong, happy relationship with each of His creatures. But the original relationship was ruined by sin. Selfish interests captivated the first human beings, so that they lost sight of their Creator. Consequently, we must seek God, not by searching incessantly or groping in the mist of uncertainty; we have simply to change our attitude radically and fundamentally.

Whoever is converted and turns to God is grateful for the forgiveness of his sins. He rejoices over the "peace with God" that he enjoys (Romans 5:1). He is overwhelmed by God's love and the blessing that He grants His children day by day. He has "found" God, once for all time. Nevertheless, for this very reason he continues seeking God's face through prayer, for example.

Today's reading: Isaiah 65:13-25 Â· Mark 3:20-35

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