Study Notes.
SEEK THE LORD
"Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthews 6:33
1. TO SEEK IS:
A. To search for something or someone
B. To try to reach or obtain anything
C. To make an attempt for
2. THINGS WE SEEK INSTEAD OF GOD
A. Money
B. Relationships
C. Reputations/Respect
D. Power
E. Drug And Alcohol use
F. Our Pride
3. WHEN WE DO SEEK GOD FIRST
A. It helps your relationship with God blossom
B. It helps you walk in the spirit daily
C. It helps you have a better prayer life
D. It helps you gain wisdom
4. SCRIPTURES FOR SEEKING THE LORD
A. "Seek the Lord while he may be found, Call upon him while he is near." Isaiah 55:6
B. "Ask, and it will be given to you; Seek, and you will find; Knock, and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7
C. "Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come to you." Psalms 102:1
D. "For you are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for your name's sake, Lead me and guide me." Psalms 31:3
E. "Many seeks the ruler's favor, but justice for man comes from the Lord." Proverbs 29:26
5. SPIRITUAL BENEFIT OF SEEKING THE LORD
A. We'll have a greater intimate relationship with the Lord AND deeper understanding of His word.
B. We'll gain discernment in areas of our lives that will help us walk in the spirit consistently
C. We'll have a better Prayer Life
6. REWARDS BECAUSE OF SEEKING GOD
A. We'll receive Peace like never before. "in Me you may have Peace..." John 16:33
B. We'll gain Wisdom. "in whom are hidden all treasures of wisdom..." Colossians 2:3
C. We'll gain Prosperity AND Blessings in our lives. "...For then you will make your ways prosperous, and then you will have good success." Joshua 1:8
"...There shall be showers of blessings." Ezekiel 34:26
D. We'll receive Protection over us. "...I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." Genesis 15:1
7. Conclusion
