Key scripture – “Jesus said: “But the hour is coming, and is now; when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23-24).

True worship involves the heart. We all want God to say what He said about David, “He is a man after God’s own heart.”

“And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.’” (Acts 13:22).

If you want to go after God’s heart do what is outlined below, and you will be on your way to getting to know God.

1. Read and meditate on the Bible. The Bible is God’s autobiography and if you read it, you will be amazed at what you can learn about God.

2. You can get to know God by praying to Him, not just in the morning when you wake up, or before you eat, or when you receive bad news, but talk to Him all through the day.

3. Set aside time each day and get alone with God, While you are alone with Him, read the Bible, praise and worship Him and thank Him for the blessings that He has given you, pray for other people, and talk to Him about your concerns. I have found it strengthens me to start each day in quiet time with God.

We all know how people act when they fall in love with someone, they want talk to them all the time, spend time with them, and read what they have written. Do the same with God and watch how your love for Him and your relationship with Him grows. He wants to have an intimate personal relationship with you and the only thing that is stopping that from happening is you.

Remember, You cannot walk with God and walk in sin. So confess your sin, repent, and turn away from it. Turn from the darkness to the light. Without God you have no answers and no way out. God is ready and waiting to forgive you with His loving arms open wide to hold you, comfort you, and to protect you.

Pray this – Our Precious Heavenly Father, I no longer walk in darkness but in the light of Jesus. Search my heart and show me any sin and iniquity in my heart and I will confess it, repent, and turn from it. I want You to “Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me.” (Psalm 119:133). I will get up thirty minutes early every morning and spend time alone with You, I long for You to tell me who You are, therefore, I will read and meditate on Your Word, praise and worship You for being my loving Heavenly Father, my stronghold, refuge, provider, protector, and shepherd, I will pray for my friends and family and talk to You about my day. Throughout the day I will continue to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Father, I want You to describe me like You described David “a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.” I know that I will find you, when I seek you and search for you with all my heart. Show me each day how to do Your will, and walk in humility and obedience to You. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

 Laura Ingle