What Are You Seeking For???

Last night, at Cary Church of God, the question was raised, "what are you seeking for?" In Matthew 7:7 it says, "ask and it will be given to you, SEEK AND YOU WILL FIND, knock and the door will be opened to you." So, I began to ask myself what is that I'm seeking for because whatever it is I'm going to find it. I began to think am i seeking to please others, or am I seeking God's approval? Am I seeking to be seen and recognized for what I can do, or am I seeking more ways to be humble? Am I seeking to have everyone looking at me, or am I seeking to direct everyone's eyes to God? Well according to Matthew 6:33 I am supposed to be seeking after God's kingdom and His righteousness, so if I'm seeking for anything else then I'm out of the will of God. This something that the church should ask themselves. Are we looking to save this generation, or be apart of it? Are we looking to give this generation a way out, or are we looking at ourselves to much that they're being pushed further into the traps of this world? Are we seeking to be the light of the world, or are we looking to blend in witht the dark? There's a generation out here seeking love, acceptance, and consistancy, but where is the church? We are supposed to be the ones directing them to Christ; the only person that can fill that void in their heart. Yes, they may run to the world, but they aren't satisfied because they are still searching for that void filler. The world offers temporary pleasures that fulfill for a while then once that runs out they are out looking for something else, but the world is the one who is embracing this generation with open arms. The church hands are clenched so tight trying to hold onto something we don't deserve at all. We're seeking to make sure that we get into heaven, and forgetting about everyone else. In Matthew 22:39 it tells us to "love our neighbor as ourselves" so if we're not loving our neighbors enough to give them what the Father has given then we won't get into heaven no matter how hard we try. Church, we have to examine our hearts and get into alignment with God's plans. This generation is seeking, but who's waiting with arms wide open ready to give them what they need?