{"id":2188,"date":"2010-12-31T20:24:19","date_gmt":"2011-01-01T01:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/systemsofmerritt.com\/wordpress\/?p=2188"},"modified":"2015-08-27T15:45:36","modified_gmt":"2015-08-27T19:45:36","slug":"may-all-who-seek-you-rejoice-%e2%80%93-psalm-40-esv-2-minute-devotional-and-iphoneapp-quote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/systemsofmerritt.com\/wordpress\/may-all-who-seek-you-rejoice-%e2%80%93-psalm-40-esv-2-minute-devotional-and-iphoneapp-quote\/2188","title":{"rendered":"May All Who Seek You Rejoice \u2013 Psalm 40 ESV 2 Minute Devotional"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PsalmWatching various posts, tweets and other social media messages, I see quite a few motivational quotes. They come in the form of “follow your dreams,” “strive to be the best,” “never give up,” “achieve your goals,” “be a winner” and so on.
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These pieces of advice can be helpful, but take quite a bit of energy and determination. I have to ask myself, “Do I put as much energy into seeking the Lord as I do other things?”
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The Psalmist speaks of rejoicing and praise coming from those who seek Him. The Psalmist also says that God takes thought for the poor and needy.
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I admit, it’s easy to quit seeking God and pour my energy into something else. But I need to learn to love His salvation and praise the Lord more and more.
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Dear Lord, Please honor my feeble attempts to seek you, and take thought for me. Give me strength and determination to seek you, rejoice and be glad in you, and love your salvation. Amen.<\/p>\n

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Watching various posts, tweets and other social media messages, I see quite a few motivational quotes. They come in the form of “follow your dreams,” “strive to be the best,” “never give up,” “achieve your goals,” “be a winner” and so on. These pieces of advice can be helpful, but take quite a bit of … <\/p>\n

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