LOVE…is not self-seeking. (1 Cor 13:5)
In other words, when I love God, I will not seek Him for what I can benefit.
Jesus said, "For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost." So when I look at seeking God from that perspective, I am quickly convicted of my own selfishness. Jesus’ sole purpose was to reach out to people wherever they may be and in whatever condition. He sought to saturate their very being in His love; giving them hope beyond today.
His prayers were directed to His Father for the needs of others. John 17 was a prayer Jesus prayed on behalf of all believers throughout the ages. This prayer was for each believer to have a oneness with God that was like His own relationship with His Father.
I am convicted because my prayers too often resemble a shopping list of apparent needs I want filled. I do pray for others also, but a great portion of my prayers are centered on me and my wants.
Teach me to be unselfish when seeking you, Father. Teach me to see the needs of others before mine, and to hear the cry of ones who are seeking rebirth.
copyright 3/20/2015
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