How do we find God?

Finding God is not about stumbling upon a hidden treasure—it’s about opening our hearts, seeking with intention, and trusting that He is near. The Bible is rich with verses that guide us in this pursuit. Whether you're searching for peace, purpose, or a deeper relationship with your Creator, these scriptures illuminate the path.

1. Seek Him with All Your Heart

• Jeremiah 29:13 – “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

• Deuteronomy 4:29 – “But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.”

• Psalm 119:2 – “Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.”

These verses remind us that God isn’t distant—He’s waiting for a sincere, wholehearted pursuit.

2. Ask, Seek, Knock

• Matthew 7:7 – “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

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

• Acts 17:27 – “God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.”

God invites us into a dynamic relationship—one that begins with curiosity and grows through action.

3. Draw Near Through Prayer

• James 4:8 – “Come near to God and he will come near to you.”

• Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything... present your requests to God. And the peace of God... will guard your hearts.”

• Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”

Prayer is not just communication—it’s communion. It’s where we meet God in the quiet and the chaos.

4. Worship and Praise

• Psalm 95:6 – “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.”

• John 4:24 – “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”

• Colossians 3:16 – “...singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”

Worship opens our hearts to God’s presence and reminds us of His goodness.

5. Discover Him in Creation

• Psalm 19:1 – “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”

• Romans 1:20 – “God’s invisible qualities... have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made.”

• Job 12:7-9 – “Ask the animals... speak to the earth... let the fish in the sea inform you.”

Nature is God’s canvas—each sunrise, mountain, and breeze whispers His name.

6. Study His Word

• Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

• Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is alive and active... it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

• 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – “All Scripture is God-breathed... so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped.”

Scripture is the roadmap to God’s heart—each verse a step closer to understanding His will.

7. Find Him in Community

• Matthew 18:20 – “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

• Hebrews 10:24-25 – “Let us consider how we may spur one another on... not giving up meeting together.”

• Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one... if either of them falls down, one can help the other up.”

God often reveals Himself through others—through shared stories, support, and fellowship.

Finding God isn’t a one-time event—it’s a lifelong journey. It’s in the seeking, the silence, the scripture, and the song. Whether you’re just beginning or rediscovering your faith, these verses offer a compass pointing toward His presence.

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Reflection Questions

• Why are you reading this post today?

• Whilst reading this what stood out to you?

• What are the promises in these verses about you and God?

• Are there any applicational messages in these verses for day to day life?

• What do you think God is trying to teach you through this scripture?

  
  

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