THE HEART THAT CHASES AFTER GOD

Kingdom greetings in the wonderful name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus.in the glory of our God i trust you are doing well in your various homes and countries and no matter the time you are reading right now i can assure you if your heart is open to God you will recieve knowladge and wisdom. So today we will be looking at the topic the heart that chases after God. I know you are already set to read on but before you go further ask your self why do God want my heart? and why do i have to chase after God? The answer are very profound first of all the heart is everything God wants in a man, secondly you have to chase after God because that is were you can have your eternal home in Gods presence after your time is done here. As i usaully do, i get our first words from the bible as a our guide and direction.in (matthew 22:36) Jesus was asked a question, Teacher which the greatest commandment in the law? and jesus answered in Matthwe 22:37 Amplified bible version “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’What jesus was saying basically is that you should love the lord with everything in you starting from the heart,in case you don't know the mind, soul and spirit are used interchangeably to mean exactly the same thing, The key to knowing God starts from the heart , a heart not prepared to know God and dwell in his will always will die a spiritual death cut of from the presence of God. (Matthew 6:22 Amplified Bible)For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also, so looking at the verse,it actually points to the heart as a very vital part of our spiritual work just like our physical heart is vital to our wellbeing. Your heart has be on godly treasure stored in your heavenly home where God reign supreme, the heart that chases after God has no treasure in the world it has no pleasure in the things of this world.what the heart wants is on how to please God at all times even though at a time when pleasing God seem to be difficult and when we are sinking and can no longer hold on to our beliefs completely a heart that chases after God will never let go of God no matter what is happening even to the point of dying for ones beliefs. so you can see the heart that chases after God is not a friend to the world just like the book of( 1 John 2:15 Amplified version)Do not love the world [of sin that opposes God and His precepts], nor the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Now this is getting interesting and i know you will be asking how do i chase after God?If you desire truly is to chase after God and deepen your relationship with Him, there are several steps you can take: 1. Seek God through prayer: Set aside dedicated time each day to communicate with God through prayer. Pour out your heart to Him, express your gratitude, and seek His guidance and wisdom. 2. Study His Word: Dive into the Bible and study God's teachings. Make it a habit to read the Scriptures daily, meditating on its meaning and applying it to your life. This will help you understand God's character and His plans for you. 3. Worship and praise: Engage in worship by singing praises to God, either alone or with others. This not only brings joy to your heart but also honors and glorifies Him. 4. Surround yourself with fellow believers: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your faith. This can be a church, a small group, or even an online community. Being surrounded by believers can provide support, encouragement, and accountability. 5. Obey God's commandments: Strive to live a life that aligns with God's teachings and commandments. This includes loving others, showing kindness, forgiving, and seeking justice. Obeying God's commands demonstrates your love and devotion to Him. 6. Listen to the Holy Spirit: Cultivate a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's leading in your life. The Holy Spirit guides and empowers believers, helping them to discern God's will and prompting them to act accordingly. 7. Serve others: Follow Jesus' example and serve those in need. Look for opportunities to show love, kindness, and compassion to others. Serving others not only demonstrates your love for God but also allows you to be His hands and feet in the world. Remember, chasing after God is a lifelong journey. It requires consistent effort, patience, and a desire to draw closer to Him. As you seek Him earnestly, you will experience His presence, guidance, and love in a profound way. having listed the above points, lets look at a bible passages that will collaborate what you are reading. (Isaiah 55:6 Amp version)Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call on Him [for salvation] while He is near. First of all you must undersatnd, to start to chase after God you must first of all make up our mind to love God, your heart can not chase or long after God if is not starting from a place of love, for love itself is a spirit from God like we all know in John 3:16, for God so love the world) put God first in everything you do, let your heart be right with him for he sees the motives, intent of the heart even when the actions has not taken place the motives and intent of the heart will give you up. The time is almost at hand for all to end we are actually at the end time give your heart to God and chase after rightiousness and holiness for your heart is everything God wants from you.