Don't just seek what God can give you, seek God, seek the giver.
Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. (NIV)
"Seek" doesn't mean pray three times, claim scripture once, and then quit.
You have to be tenacious.
Seek (v) : to go in search for; to pursue
Pursue (v) : to follow for some purpose, as to capture.
We aren't called to seek what he can give us, we are called to seek him and his glory.
Without persistence we cannot grow. It's like lifting a one pound weight for a month and being confused as to why your biceps are not growing.
The only way that you can grow is by lifting something heavier, by challenging yourself to do things you can't do without faith in God.
And that's why you must seek the giver.
The giver is the ultimate source of power, love, comfort, and rest. His gifts are just a bonus.
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