Seeking God for Who He Is, Not Just What He Can Give Us As believers, we often fall into a mindset of seeking God primarily when we need something. Our prayers can turn into lists of requests, our worship clouded with thoughts of our own needs, and our quiet time with God shifts into problem-solving sessions. But what if we shifted our hearts to seek God for who He is, rather than simply for what He can do? Scripture points us toward a relationship with God based on reverence, awe, and love, independent of our desires or circumstances. In the book of Psalms, David expresses a deep yearning for God, not just in times of need but in all circumstances. In Psalm 27:4, he writes, “I have asked one thing from the Lord; it is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, gazing on the beauty of the Lord and seeking Him in His temple” (CSB). David’s longing was simply to be near God, to experience His presence, to dwell with Him. His heart’s desire was centered on G...