Actively Seek God

For some people, at specific points in their lives, God might do something dramatic to grab their attention. (Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus is one such example.) But, in general, God doesn't work that way. Instead, he wants us actively to seek him.

But actively seeking God should not be complicated. In Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV), God says,

Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.

That's it! Simply put, we must ask God to expand our spiritual understanding. James (one of my favorite books in the Bible) says something similar, in chapter 1, verse 5 (ESV),

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

These passages suggest that, if we wish to grow spiritually, we cannot sit back and expect that growth to happen by chance. Rather, we must ask God for that growth. Try that in your prayers today!