Wholehearted Pursuit - Steps Towards Eternity Daily Devotional

Seeking God with All Your Heart

“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”
— Jeremiah 29:13 (KJV)

When we make an effort to draw near to God, He responds in kind. We don’t have to be perfect for Him to accept us—He desires us just as we are, no matter how far we think we’ve fallen. The enemy may try to convince us that we’ve sinned too greatly for God to want anything to do with us, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

The fact is, God’s only Son, Jesus Christ, paid the price for our sins. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8 KJV) When we call on His name and seek forgiveness through Him, we align ourselves with what God desires—our hearts turning toward Him. This act of faith unlocks a power that transforms our lives from the inside out.

God is our Creator. “All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made.” (John 1:3 KJV) And in all that He has created—the vast universe, the earth, and all living things—He still desires a relationship with you. Imagine that! The Creator of all things, who holds all power and authority, does not force us into submission but instead gives us the freedom to seek Him. He is patient, waiting for us to come to Him.

Some may question His existence, but He is real. “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” (Psalm 19:1 KJV) His love is so serious, so deep, that He gave His Son to die so that we might live eternally. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16 KJV)

Take time each day to seek the Lord. Put your heart into it. He is near to those who call upon Him in truth. “The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.” (Psalm 145:18 KJV) When you seek Him with all your heart, you will find Him.

Reflective Questions:

1.    What does seeking God with all your heart mean to you?
    2.    Are there distractions or fears that keep you from wholeheartedly pursuing God?
    3.    How can you make seeking God a daily priority in your life?
    4.    Have you experienced moments where you felt distant from God? How did you reconnect with Him?
    5.    What are some practical ways you can deepen your relationship with God today?

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,
I come before You with an open heart, desiring to seek You with all that I am. Thank You for loving me even when I have strayed, for calling me back to You, and for the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who made a way for me to know You. Lord, help me to remove any distractions or doubts that keep me from pursuing You. Fill my heart with a hunger for Your Word, a passion for prayer, and a desire to walk closely with You each day. May Your Holy Spirit guide me and shape me according to Your will. I surrender my heart to You completely. In Jesus’ name, Amen.