Those that Seek Me Early
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD...
, by Rebekah Robinson
B—e—e—p B—e—e—p B—e—e—p screeched the alarm clock. Oh, how loud it was, and what a rude awakening to such a sweet sleep! I quickly shut the annoying alarm clock off and then settled down a little more comfortably under the covers while I seriously thought about going back to sleep. The night seemed far too short, and the bed was awfully cozy. After all, it was still dark outside, but in the quiet stillness of the morning the last part of Proverbs 8:17 flashed into my mind, proclaiming: “Those that seek me early shall find me.” Then in my heart, I cried out: “Father, I want to find thee this morning.”
There is something about those quiet morning hours before the hustle and bustle of the day that is so special, when it is just my God and me. It is there upon my knees and in spending time in His word that I find strength for the day, strength to meet the trials and whatever else the day may hold. Just as God says:
“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength:” - Isaiah 30:15
We all need some time alone with God each day. It is not enough to just have family worship, group prayers, or go to church. You cannot have an intimate relationship with God by those things alone. All these things help in our Christian walk, but it is not the same as a one-on-one relationship. You cannot pour out your heart to Him and share with Him your struggles, your sorrows, and your joys when you are not alone with God. You cannot find the strength you need for each trial if you do not spend some quiet moments alone with Him.
I know that many of us have very busy schedules, but that is all the more reason to seek God everyday on a personal level. We need to take the time, even if we have to reschedule our lives and leave something undone or get up earlier. It can be really difficult to do, if we don’t have our priorities straight, but if it is important to us, personal devotions will become a part of daily life. I find that when I neglect this time with God, the day is so hard to get through! When I do spend time with God, it’s a lot easier to be cheerful and sweet and to face the trials that come. I personally like early mornings because it is quiet, still, and so much easier to hear God speaking to my heart than at any other time. King David saw the value of spending early mornings with God, even in the busy life of a king:
“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up” - Psalms 5:3
Maybe there are circumstances in your life that prevent you from seeking God in the early morning hours, but do not let circumstances control you. Put first things first and spend time with God to build a personal relationship with Him. This is vital to the Christian life.
God longs to spend that time with you each day, and He is waiting to give you peace and strength. May God not proclaim to us “and ye would not” (Isaiah 30:15)!
Will you join me in taking time each day with God, learning to put your confidence in him more and more? Those moments will be some of the most precious you will ever have. It is there you will find peace. It is there you will learn God’s will for you and find strength to perform it.
123 Comment(s)
Thank you so much for putting down such an inspiring article. I was reading Proverbs 8:17 when I decided to do a little research on Seeking God early and diligently then I saw your article. It's been my deepest desire to spend time with God early. I haven't been consistent though. But am setting my priorities straight and putting strategies in place to ensure it becomes my lifelong habit. Thank you once again and may God continue to bless you in all you do.
Thank you so much, I was just looking for a verse about seeking God in the morning and I found so much more in reading your article. I'm awake right now, will study the Word and pray.
Remain blessed.
Thanks Gem? encouraging & inspiring! God bless you more!
I wake up every morning with thoughts I am struggling with, values, choices, decisions, things people have said. I want to pour my heart out to someone for answers I know they dont have them..I confuse myself and them also.It is not a good start to the day then. Its you Lord..
Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you..
I need You near to be effective..Help me to go to You first and to be obedient to Your Word.
This topic,is so enlighten to everyone who is hunger and taste of his or her God. I need more of these. God is real.
I was concerned about the statement When God Says seek me early and seek me diligently I was in Bible class and they was telling me that you can find God anytime of the day which I understand that but I could not understand why we would would try to change the concept of seeking God early in the morning so I had a problem with what was told to me I can see God anytime which I understand that but God says seek me early and seek me diligently I understand that early bring two concepts one early in youth are early in the morning.
Dear Lord LUCIFER, I place my humble needs before you, All my needs to meets my responsibilities in the World from your Glorious Riches before resume to School. AMEN
Thank you for the reminder
? I remember when I used to get up early and spend time with Abba. Time goes by and we allow things to become first in our lives; people and things. But the Holy Spirit of God always brings us back to the feet of Yeshua, where We Belong in communion with Him.
Amen. I'm back LORD; thank YOU... ?
Thank you for being obedient to The voice of God and writing this article. I am now on my road to recovery and restoration.
I want to read and study the word of God everyday to live out his plan for me
In the quite early hours of the morning it's great time to have personal moments with God,having one on one moment with my Father is so precious. Thank you so much for sharing.
It's truly correct, we need to spend time with the Lord first thing in the morning to see what he has for us and for the day. Very inspiring.
Blessed by this gem. Spending time with God gives me peace passeth all understanding.
Amen! Seeking God first thing in the morning really sets the tone for my day. This was very encouraging. I will continue to seek him early.
Thank you So much for sharing this. It was an on time word I needed to hear. I am desiring to spend time so that I may know him more Intimatley and this reminded me that otjer things can wait, for God is my main priority and then when that happens all other stuff falls into line.
God helping me, rising early morning to seek His face, has been a favourite pastime for over 30 years. Nothing else demonstrates our obedience to the command; "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you (Mat6:33).
Benefits of seeking God early are infinitely awesome! Praise God!!
I was bless and encouraged by your words thank you so much for this beautiful write up filled strength. I pray for grace and strength to wakeup early to seek his face.
The first thing I do every morning I get up and thank the lord wile I make my coffee in the morning and spend my time in his word I bin doing this every day for about nine years now it became a habit for me.i can not start my day without it to me it very important to help me threw the day by giving me strength and also awareness of anything my enemy may throw at me prays your mighty name my lord and savoure Jesus Christ.
I Have been struggling to get out of bed between 3 and 5 am. Its 3am and i found this article of encouragement to keep going and keep seeking Gods wisdom and voice that i need so dearly right now. To God be the Glory
I will seek God early in the morning to help prepare my day
Truly if we can seek Him, we will find Him. More grace in Jesus name.
This idea is coming from God and please continue, this is a life changing site. I really like and enjoy it, i will also recommend it to my other brothers in Christ. We need more of this kind in these last days. God will surerly Bless you for this work. Amen
I love this you did a great job, your heart is in the right spot
The Lord is surely my strength,my shield,I rise with his peace in my heart knowing that he is The God of my forefathers he walked and talk with them,as he does with us even to this day,if we take the time to close out the rumblings of our daily lives,we too can hear it what better time than early in the mornings.
The word help me this morning, to give me more strength
The topic is great point of up liftment in my situation right now. Also enlightenment to my soul.
I would like to say thank you this was a blessing to me and it was there right on time and I thank you for it I love Love it
Oh thank you my Jesus for awakening me this juncture .It came as a dream today early morning around 2.30am .When we're going to visit one of our church member but instead of reaching to the house of that church member, I realized it was the house of our pastor and all church members had already arrived. That is the time I woke up in really sense and I opened my Bible started to read the word of God in proverb 8:17 that Those who seek me(God) early Will eventual find me.They will prosper in all their ways and obtain honor and riches because all is His.I thank God for this teaching coz its my prayer that God will give me the quickening spirit that will cause my early awakening to pray and seek God diligently. PRAISE BE TO GOD.AMEN.
Very beautiful. I understand it. I spend time Jesus. Mostly in the mornings but find myself talking to him throughout the day. Thank you so much it helped.
Awesome thoughts u we're guided by Holy Spirit my Friend... i Thank God for such a revelation
I loved this so much! I’m 29 years old, and I’ve been in church for 15+ years, but I’ve been doing it all wrong for so long! I’m so glad to know that God doesn’t throw the clay away! I’ve been seeking him and growing for a little under 2 years, and I’m finally getting a more personal and intimate relationship with my Lord and Savior! I’ve been desiring to get up and seek God early according to Proverbs 8:17; so if you could please be praying for me, IM DESIRING TO GET UP EARLY AND BECAUSE OF THE GREATER ONE LIVING IN ME, I SHALL SUCCEED! Because I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13)!!! Thank you for this most amazing and very special gem! I love you, and may God bless you in Jesus name!
THIS IS THIS AMAZING PIECE. THANKS FOR SHARING
Thanks I love it
Thanks for sharing
Thanks Lord, thanks so much
Many thanks for sharing! I have been truly encouraged & revived! Unfortunitely i had let life rob me of my seeking God in the early hours of the morning! I truly missed such times but as time progressed, I felt more powerless and the harder it became for me to start my days by being in His presence! Thank you for reminding me that He longs to spend that one on one personal time with me! Holly spirit help me be consistant in seeking His face everyday, early every morning!
Oh Glory to God... Thank you for sharing
It's so vital to seek him early. He put us first on the cross and we in turn should do the same because he died we can live a life of confidence. I love you Jesus!!!
I was looking for the verse by typing on Google search this morning "the Lord is good to those who seek him and find him", and I was scrolling down and found this here. I am grateful, encouraged, and strengthened. - Thank you Lord Jesus!
I'm really glad I found this. I really needed it.
I thank you for these encouraging words and direction!
I loved your message.
Mk 1 : 35 says it all .
Be blessed, thanks for sharing.
I needed that prayer this morning. It so good because
he wake me early in the morning I either do the wrong or go back to sleep.
I think I'm on the right track just waiting for Him to answer me. To u all have a very blessed day.
How early is early I wait for my family to leave then it's me and the Lord 8:30am that is my early dose it matter?
You selection of verses are a great encouragement! God bless your efforts!
Thank you so much good read and sollid advice,I so enjoy my time with God after 04h00 in the quiet times of the morning, be lesser and stay fruitful.
this morning,I got up praising God but didnot pray.I went on to try and do some breakfast for myself but half way decided to come to my place and pray.I felt I should give God His first place in my heart.And as I started to pray,I was reminded of a verse that says that those who seek Him early do find Him.Not remembering where to find it,I decided to Google.that is how I have to across this wonderful lesson.
May the Almighty God bless you for this teaching.
Am praying that God restores to me this morning devotion.I have not been consistent for a while.
thanks alot
regards
Ruth (Uganda)
This is great encouragement and a reminder that prioritizing is vital. Life is busy and it seems as if there aren't enough hours in the day. However, I desire that quality time with the Lord. I am going to press my way in seeking him diligently in the morning. Pray my strength in the Lord and I'll do the same for the Body of Christ!