Woodhaven Baptist Church

31 March 2003

Dear Friend,

Psalm 27:4-5 says; "One thing I have desired of the LORD, that will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock."

Many times I find myself seeking, chasing after a multitude of things: Do I have enough money? Are my children involved in all the activities they need to be? I would like to finish my Master's degree. Is the church doing what it should be doing? Am I reaching my neighbors? Are my friends growing in their spirituality? Am I making new contacts? How can I keep my home clean? These pursuits can keep one running in circles, but never getting anywhere.

God calls us to seek after one thing; "When You said, 'Seek my face,' my heart said to You, 'Your face, LORD, I will seek.'" (Psalm 27:8). Jesus spoke of this when He said, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." (Matthew 6:33).

One thing we need to desire. That is to dwell, live, reside with the Lord daily. Walk with Him. Let Him work in us to mature us. All these other pursuits will fall into place when we follow behind our Shepherd.

With love,

Pastor Scott Patz

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