Obstacles To Seeking The Lord

Oftentimes, we fall short of what is required of us when seeking the Lord. Here, we examine three common obstacles that most people face:

1. Things and desires of this world (1 Jn 2:15-17) Are we loving the world rather than loving the Father? The love for the world is a void that can never be filled, with old desires quickly giving way to new ones. It distracts us from seeking the only true satisfaction for our soul - the love for the Lord.

2. A spiritual veil (2 Cor 3). Are we allowing the legalistic nature of religion to obstruct our understanding of the Spirit? When we treat the Gospel simply as a set of theological teachings, doctrinal laws, or historical facts, we might blind ourselves to the presence of the Lord, who is alive and always with us.

3. Our own thoughts and ways (Rom 2). Are we relying on our own thoughts and ways rather than relying on God? Self-centeredness can lead to pride, jealousy and can damage relationships. In dealing with your problems, seek the Lord first rather than relying on yourself to lead a God-centered life.

Seeking the Lord requires us to re-examine re-order the priorities in our lives - by His grace we are able work out our salvation.