Reaching God: A 90 Day Guide to Seeking God’s Presence.

By Abigail T. Sparkes

There is a right approach to pursuing the Presence of God. The Bible says those that seek Him will find Him, however, many of us are unaware of the steps involved in seeking. Some of these steps include prayer, fasting, bible study, posture and quiet time with God. This devotional is a 90 day guide designed to help readers in their desire to reach God. While reading you will feel as though God is speaking directly to you; personally guiding you on your expedition to Him.

Each day of this devotional offers wisdom on

• The importance of your seek

• How to cultivate a heart of gratefulness

• How to deepen your relationship with God

• How to posture yourself during your seek

• Spending time daily with God

This is a gift to all who yearn to passionately pursue a relationship with the Father and grow closer to Him.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jun 18, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664224117

Abigail T. Sparkes

Abigail Sparkes’ devotional writings offer a glimpse into her personal seek sessions and experiences in God’s Presence. She is the Founder of Reach Millennial Empowerment, an organization through which she aims to empower and equip young adults with the strategies needed to achieve their purpose and destiny in the earth. She is a passionate intercessor and devotes quality time to seeking God. Abigail is also a Management Studies student and future policymaker.

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Contents

Day 1:    Early Will We Seek Him

Day 2:    Great Expectation

Day 3:    The Glory of His Grace

Day 4:    The Conversation of Prayer

Day 5:    He Knew Us

Day 6:    The Seed of Faith

Day 7:    He is With Us

Day 8:    How Loud is Our Authority

Day 9:    We Come from Royalty

Day 10:  The God that Moves by Fire

Day 11:  The Battle of Wills

Day 12:  There Are More With Us

Day 13:  I AM THAT I AM

Day 14:  The Impact of the Blood

Day 15:  Immediately

Day 16:  Seek His Face

Day 17:  We are Equipped Through Our Seek

Day 18:  Be Still in His Presence

Day 19:  He Desires to Be Found

Day 20:  The Timelessness of God

Day 21:  Gratitude Draws Us Nearer

Day 22:  Abba

Day 23:  Trust in the Lord

Day 24:  Deep calls unto Deep

Day 25:  The Robe of Righteousness

Day 26:  Don’t be Afraid

Day 27:  I Am with you Always

Day 28:  The Word of God

Day 29:  The Dew of His Presence

Day 30:  He Sees the Best in Us

Day 31:  How Desperate are We

Day 32:  Don’t Accept a False Identity

Day 33:  Rebellion

Day 34:  Mantles Can be Stripped

Day 35:  Condemnation vs. Conviction

Day 36:  Taste and See

Day 37:  Continuously Seek Him

Day 38:  Wait for the Season

Day 39:  One Day at a Time

Day 40:  The Need For Peace

Day 41:  The Lord is Our God

Day 42:  Not by Sight

Day 43:  Trade Your Plan For God’s Plan

Day 44:  The Scenic Route

Day 45:  Let It Go

Day 46:  Victory over Distractions

Day 47:  The Yielded Life

Day 48:  Conversation Brings us Closer

Day 49:  He is our Strength

Day 50:  Seek to Please God and Not Man

Day 51:  Focus On Him

Day 52:  We Have Access to Overflow

Day 53:  Collaboration with the Spirit

Day 54:  Peace is Found in His Presence

Day 55:  The Foundation of Gratitude

Day 56:  He Made the Day

Day 57:  He Cares For Us

Day 58:  Peace Blooms in His Presence

Day 59:  Peace Be with Us

Day 60:  Remember Who He Is

Day 61:  He is Our Supplier

Day 62:  He is the Light in Darkness

Day 63:  Rekindling Our First Love

Day 64:  Wait Confidently for the Harvest

Day 65:  The Power of Direction

Day 66:  He Put Us on Track

Day 67:  He Deserves It

Day 68:  Everywhere We Go

Day 69:  Knowing Him

Day 70:  Rest Awaits In His Arms

Day 71:  He Hears Us

Day 72:  We Can See Him

Day 73:  The Spirit of Strength

Day 74:  God’s Direction Brings Satisfaction

Day 75:  Our Relationship is a Vow

Day 76:  Send the Rain

Day 77:  If We Wait, We Will See

Day 78:  God Has Customized Plans For Us

Day 79:  Our Future

Day 80:  The Secret to Continuous Prayer

Day 81:  God’s Master Plan

Day 82:  We Have an Assignment

Day 83:  Nobody Greater

Day 84:  It is Well

Day 85:  Our Wisdom is Foolishness

Day 86:  Who Told Us That

Day 87:  His Patience Towards Us

Day 88:  Don’t Become Familiar

Day 89:  Beauty for Ashes

Day 90:  A Strong Finish

Author Acknowledgements

SEEK

The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there are any who understand (act wisely), who [truly] seek after God, [longing for His wisdom and guidance].

Psalm 14:2 (AMP)

DAY 1

Early Will We Seek Him

O God, You are my God, earnestly will I seek You; my

inner self thirsts for You, my flesh longs and is faint for

You, in a dry and weary land where no water is.

PSALM 63:1(AMP)

There is something within us that yearns for God, a seemingly unquenchable thirst. This thirst is beyond the need for physical water. The insufficiency that we feel is the cry of our inner man, and the only way to be satiated is through the establishment of a relationship with God. He designed us to desire Him, similarly to how a plant needs light and water to survive. If we seek the Lord earnestly and with all our hearts, He will not just soothe our parched souls, but also invite us to dwell in the shadow of His Presence. When we fervently seek God, we discover that He is our refuge and fortress, the one on whom we can rely and trust.

God will direct us on the path to peace, refreshing, and righteousness; a place of relationship, not religion. We only need to turn our hearts, bodies, minds, and souls toward Him and seek to be in His Presence.

Today’s Prayer

Father, we ask You to fill every gap and empty place in us, as only You can. We invite and welcome You into our lives and ask You to take complete control. Teach us to seek you earnestly, and as we seek, we ask You to reveal Yourself to us that we may find You and dwell in Your Presence. Jesus, our Lord and Savior we surrender to you and as we embark on this journey to relationship, we pray that You shield us from every form of distraction and disruption from the enemy. Let every day bring us deeper into Your presence until we are lost in You; let us drink of the living waters that we may never thirst again. May this be the first day of our transition from where we are to where You want us to be. God, we won’t let go until You change us and infuse us with Your light. Amen.

Motivation

Establishing a relationship with God is the best decision we could ever make. It will not be an easy journey, but it will be worth it.

NOTES

DAY 2

Great Expectation

Wait for and confidently expect the Lord; Be

strong and let your heart take courage; Yes,

wait for and confidently expect the Lord.

PSALM 27:14 (AMP)

God began revealing things to Joseph about his destiny through dreams at a young age. However, a few betrayals and several years of slavery later, everything was contradicting what God had revealed. However, in the end, it all worked out for the good of Joseph and Israel. Why did God choose this route? He chose it to teach Joseph patience. It was Joseph’s patience that enabled him to be in the right posture to fulfill his destiny. During his trial, he had to be patient to obtain the necessary wisdom, knowledge, and strength for his promotion. He had to endure the process for his future to transition from a dream to a reality.

When seeking God, patience is one of our greatest assets. It teaches us how to be receptive to what He is saying or showing us, and it gives us understanding so that we can recognize the ways that He speaks and distinguish His voice. Patience is not just about waiting, but rather our attitude while we wait. We cannot be patient and annoyed or patient and anxious, as these emotions will obscure the lessons we are to learn.

Today’s Prayer

Heavenly Father grant us the gift of patience. We recognize that patience is a necessary and valuable fruit of the spirit to have on our journey as we seek You. Father, we ask you to uproot all seeds of anger, anxiety, and any other thing that would hinder us from finding You and entering Your Presence. Lord, let Your patience guide us to a place of strength, faith and endurance that will lead us to our ultimate purpose. While we wait on Your Timing, grant us wisdom and knowledge to learn the lessons You desire to teach us and grow more in You. Amen.

Motivation

For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it lingers, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV)

NOTES

DAY 3

The Glory of His Grace

God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with

Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—

it is by grace you have been saved.

EPHESIANS 2:5 (NIV)

The prodigal son is a parable that speaks of a young man who prematurely asks for his inheritance. After his father gave him his portion of the estate, he left and went to a distant country. Subsequently, a series of unfortunate decisions caused him to lose all he had. To survive, he had to complete menial tasks and eat the food of swine. When things worsened, he decided to return home to join his father’s employ as no longer did he see himself worthy of being called a son. While he was still far away, his father spotted him and ran to meet him with outstretched arms. He rejected his son’s request to be a servant, dressed him in fine clothes and jewelry, and celebrated his return.

Our Heavenly Father treats us the same way. He rejoices when we return to Him. When we repent, God remembers our iniquity no more. Like the prodigal son, He restores us to our rightful position as His children.

In His infinite wisdom and abundant love, God created a plan for our salvation, a superior and perfect sacrifice: Himself. To save our lives, God took on human flesh and entered the earth in the form of Jesus Christ. The crucifixion was necessary to redeem us from the fall by replacing the law’s harshness with grace. It is by His grace that our transgressions are covered. Repentance is still necessary but it is accompanied by grace.

Today’s Prayer

Father, we thank You that