Seek don't Look

In 1980 Johnny Lee sung the title track for Urban Cowboys that became a vey popular song both lyrically and comically. Looking for love in all the wrong places became a popular song that was not only redone but was even done as a comedy skit on Saturday Night Live. This line became a running joke amongst friends who suffered poor relationships and used as the excuse.

But if we were to take a longer deeper look at this line, we will sadly find that this line shines light as to why so many people live such despondent & hopeless lives. Looking for love in all the wrong places is a true life statement that has misled, damaged and confused people and let them in a place where they don't know who they are or what they can have. Many people wind up looking for love due to a myriad of circumstances. Maybe they were abandoned as a child by both parents, maybe they were abused by someone they loved them. Maybe they had many people Round them, but had no one ever affirm who they were; all of these scenarios could leave a person void and looking for love, but in all the wrong places.

Places like alcoholic beverages, places like gangs or abusive relationships, places like immoral or illicit relationships; or simply places that leave them emotionally, spiritually and mentally bankrupt. Places that leave them helpless, hopeless, despondent & discouraged feeling like there is no hope for them. All because they are looking for love, acceptance and purpose in things and people that were not designed to provide it for them. They may have began looking in the wrong places, but praise God they have the opportunity to turn it around. How?

The step towards joy, peace, wholeness &purpose is to Seek God First!! In Matthew 6:33 we find Jesus preaching on the topic advises us not to worry. He says " But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (NKJV) at the time he was discussing the external needs of man, but we serve a savior who came to meet ALL of our needs! He tells us don't worry God knows what you need in every area but you must seek Him first! Watch when you seek Him first He will fill you forever.

Be Blessed