Welcome to this week's guided Christian meditation on Seeking God series . Our scripture is from Hebrews , chapter 11 , verse 6 . But first let's enter into worship by focusing on Psalms 100 , verse 4 , where it tells us to enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise . Give thanks to him and praise his name .
Take a moment to lift up your voice in praise and thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father , who is worthy of all honor and glory . Before we start to reflect on the book of Hebrews , chapter 11 , verse 6 , let's get more centered by closing our eyes and taking a few deep breaths as we invite the presence of God to fill us .
Now take a few deep breaths in for a count of seven . Hold the breath for a count of five and slowly exhale for a count of seven . Repeat this exercise . Let's begin our muscle relaxation exercise by simply tensing each muscle group for three seconds and then releasing the muscle . Remember , as always , don't hold your breath for this portion of the meditation .
Let's begin with the calf muscles . Lightly tense the calf muscles for a count of three, Now release . Moving upward to the hamstrings , the quads and the glutes , lightly tense for three seconds , now release . Moving to the chest and the back area Lightly tense for 3 seconds , now release .
Finally , moving to the arms and the shoulders , lightly tense these muscle groups for 3 seconds , now release . Let's begin to focus on the process of seeking God . Seeking God is a process that cannot be rushed .
It is not something that is consumed like social media content , not unlike any other real relationship, God deserves and commands our undivided attention , deserves and commands our undivided attention . The creator of the universe is not to amuse us or stroke our egos . He is the almighty and must be sought with our whole heart , mind and spirit .
Then and then only will we be allowed into his presence , and that's because of his son , jesus' sacrifice for us . Hebrews 11 , verse 6 , tells us . "And without faith it is impossible to please God , because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him .
We seek him through humble worship of him , repentful prayer to him and faithful expectation that he hears us and , as we discovered in our last episode , he will reward us with his presence . Imagine you sitting in your quiet place as you put all thoughts of the schedule of the upcoming week out of your mind .
Imagine thinking about the profound implications of the scripture for the day . For the next 2 minutes, reflect on the following questions: D 1I truly believe that God exists ? 2) Do I truly believe that he is a good and faithful God that rewards those who earnestly seek Him ?
Repeat the following affirmations now and daily for the next seven days , I believe that God rewards us with his presence when we earnestly seek him by faith . I receive his joy that passes all understanding . Again , I believe that God rewards us with his presence when we earnestly seek him by faith . I received his joy that passes all understanding .
Take the next few moments to meditate on these truths and allow God's presence and peace to fill your heart . When you're ready , open your eyes and carry this sense of faith and trust with you throughout your day . Amen , thank you .