Strive Towards the Lord

(This is a short object devo I wrote a while ago.)

Seek the Lord and his strength

Seek his presence continually!

-Psalms 105:4

            Smoke-- it never stops moving upwards, no matter what gets in its way. It seems to have an irresistible urge to climb higher and higher into the sky, like it will find something of infinite value up there. You can put whatever you want above it, but the smoke will always find a way to get around it or through it. We should be the same way in our walk—constantly striving towards the Lord. Even when Satan puts things in your way, such as abusy schedule, worrying about what others will think, etc., don’t give up seeking His face.  Bible reading doesn’t have to be five chapters a day. Instead, start out with just a few verses that you can meditate on as you go through your day. Short devotionals, like this one, can help, too. However, as you grow in your spiritual relationship with God, you should work toward getting gradually deeper into the Word.

Heavenly Father, help me to strive towards you daily. Help me to be like the smoke that floats constantly upward. Give me the willpower to read your Word on a daily basis, even if it is just a few verses. In your Son’s Holy Name I pray,

Amen.