Oh, that we might know the LORD! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.”
Hosea 6:3 (NLT)
Hosea was encouraging the people to know the Lord, to make an effort, to strive, and to press on; and know the Lord. In verse 1, he calls for repentance, for there was no faithfulness, and no love, or acknowledgment of the Lord; His people had turned away from Him.
Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces; now he will heal us.
Hosea 6:1 a
Verse 2 follows,
“In a short time He will restore us, so that we may live in his presence.
Hosea 6:2
When we press on and strive to know the Lord, He will respond to us as surely as the sun rises. He shall come to us like the rains of spring that water the earth and brings fruit for harvest. God will restore us, heal us, and guide us when we turn to Him. Hosea had full confidence in God, in His love, promises, and His power to restore. God wants us to know Him and love Him. As Jesus said, this is the greatest commandment:
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
Mark 12:30 (NIV)
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Are you striving to know the Lord, embracing His love, power to restore, and promises?
Prayer; Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your patience and love. Help us to draw closer to You, to press forward and know You and Your ways. Lord, we are grateful for Your forgiveness and Your willingness to restore us, heal us, and guide us. Like the petals on the Gomphrena, Fireworks blossom; radiate around its center; help us to draw nearer to you, and radiate your love to others. In Jesus’ loving name. Amen
Hi Patty, It is a blessing that when we genuinely seek the Lord, He restores us and heals us. Our Lord is powerful, loving, and keeps His promises. It is good to hear from you! Have a wonderful week! 💖🌺
Amen Jeanne. May we keep pressing in to know Him, to grow in our knowledge of him and grow closer to him.
A wonderful encouragement.
Blessings to you through the week.
Hi Manu! I agree we need to; actively seek the Lord. We need to see Him more clearly, love Him more dearly, and follow Him more nearly, day by day! 😊
It’s good to hear from you! Have a wonderful week! 💖💐🌺
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Amen Jeanne. May we keep seeking the Lord each day so that we will know Him intimately. Have a blessed week. 💐💕
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Hi Dawn, I agree we should actively seek the Lord; and follow His guidance. It is good to hear from you! Blessings!💖💐🌺
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God will honor and come to the ones who genuinely seek Him. What a powerful promise! Thank you for this encouragement today, Jeanne.
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Hi Patty, It is a blessing that when we genuinely seek the Lord, He restores us and heals us. Our Lord is powerful, loving, and keeps His promises. It is good to hear from you! Have a wonderful week! 💖🌺
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And you as well, Jeanne!
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Amen and amen thanks for the encouragement for press on in our relationship with the Lord.
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Hi Brenda, Yes, we need to focus on the Lord, pressing on to know Him. It is good to hear from you! Blessings! 💖🌺
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Amen Jeanne. May we keep pressing in to know Him, to grow in our knowledge of him and grow closer to him.
A wonderful encouragement.
Blessings to you through the week.
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Hi Manu! I agree we need to; actively seek the Lord. We need to see Him more clearly, love Him more dearly, and follow Him more nearly, day by day! 😊
It’s good to hear from you! Have a wonderful week! 💖💐🌺
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This is one of my favorite Scriptures! Truly a beautiful post 😉
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Thanks, Jennifer! It is a beautiful scripture; may we always seek Him! Blessings! 🌺
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Amen and amen! Blessings gratefully received 🤗
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