Seek God Continually

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14

Making the choice to change and repent form our sinful ways takes more than just acknowledging our wrong doing and talking about how we need to do better, or act differently.   True repentance is a 360 degree turn and is maintained by seeking God continually.  God knew that His people would get caught in sinful behavior.  He created us and understands the flaws we possess!  He knows the difficulties we face living in a broken world with little moral standards.  In 2 Chronicles God wrote the blueprint for our survival.   The map that will lead us back to him every time we get on the wrong path.  First, we must humble ourselves by revealing our sin to God and even to a trusted friend, someone who will hold us accountable, and encourage the change we desire.   Second, we must pray asking God for forgiveness.  Third, He tells us to seek Him continually (study His word, look for Him in all situations, keep His commands close in our minds at all times).  And last, we must turn away from sin, especially the sin that tripped us up.  We can't skip any steps in this 360 degree turn.  We must complete the whole journey with God to fully experience a restored life.  But the work is worth the pay off when we come out of it with a deeper understanding of God and ourselves.  It will give us a new perspective and strength to face more of life challenges that await.  Every time we sin, it is this blueprint that we must turn to, to bring us back to God.  Won't you try it today?