Practice “Checking In” with the LORD

“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.” Proverbs 8:17

Here, in this Scripture, the word “early” means to dawn. It also means to be up early at any task. I believe not only does the Lord want us to seek Him before we start our day, but through His WORD He is also encouraging us to seek Him before making decisions. I call it “checking in.”

Sometimes before my husband comes home from work, he’ll call me just to check in and see if there’s anything I need him to bring. In the same way he checks in with me, the LORD loves for us to check in with Him. Before you accept that job, before you marry that man, before you purchase that home, before you relocate to that city, check in. I can’t tell you the number of times God protected me and my family and guided us simply because we slowed down long enough to listen and follow God’s leading. You may not hear an audible voice saying do this or that, just a peaceful and gentle nudge in the right direction. That nudge can bless you and your family if you let it.

One of the enemy’s primary goals is to distract believers. If he can distract us, he can increase the chances of us making wrong choices that could cost us plenty. Don’t let the enemy distract you. Let the LORD help you stay sober and vigilant. Listen for the direction of the LORD. Follow His peace and His nudges. When you do this, you will find wisdom, life and the favor of the Lord (see Proverbs 8:35).

Prayer: Father God, thank you! I pray you guide me today. Don’t let me become so distracted that I miss it and make costly mistakes. Help me learn how to seek you early before I enter into situations that could have been avoided. Lord, help me to be extra sensitive to the leading of your Holy Spirit. My life and the lives of those around me depends on it. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

(Read Isaiah 30:21; Proverbs 3:5-6)

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15 thoughts on “Practice “Checking In” with the LORD”

  1. Thank you Father that you seek to have a relationship with me. Forgive me the times i havent sought you first. Thank you Father for your love. I 💘 you Jesus let my life show that love amen

    1. I need this devotion this morning. I had a decision to make regarding a job but this devotion reminded me to seek God first for guidance to make sure I make the right decision and not a mind decision

  2. Goodmorning my LORD FATHER GOD. Sister Keisha, DOTK Ministrie, Forgive me my LORD just this morning YOU woke me at 3:? and i started in prayers in tongues then I fell asleep only to wake at 6:? Thank YOU for this very important reminder. my LORD Grant me YOUR Strength and Courage as I go through these challenges and trialsome times that I may seek YOU first . I LOVE YOU my FATHER GOD YOU Are Soooooo Worthy my KING. Thank You Sister Keisha DOTK Ministrie before going in my Devo I was like I’m sorry my LORD YOU Woke me and I fell asleep. forgive me. I needed this message “PRACTICE” Thank You. “GOD First” In every area of my life Glory to GOD. LOVE GOD BLESS You all and DOTK Sisters. Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah

  3. Thank you Lord for speaking to me by this word , help me to learn to depend on you always , and in hearing your voice from my heart showing and leading my way give me wisdom to make right decision that i may not mess up like i did many times before. give me ears to hear when your derrecting me .thank you father in Jesus name.😊❤

  4. Amen..Amen..Amen!!!
    Confirmation…AGAIN!!!
    Lord, I THANK YOU..I THANK YOU..I THANK YOU..FOR ALL YOU’VE DONE..ALL YOU DO & WHAT YOU’RE ABOUT TO DO IN MY LIFE!!! OH LORD I THANK YOU!!!
    🎤If I..
    Had ten thousand tongues..
    I’d use them..
    All to Praise His Name..
    Cause He knows me better..
    Much better..
    Than anyone else..
    And He takes better..
    Better care of me..
    Than I can for myself..
    Ohhhh….
    He keeps..
    He keeps..
    Doing great things for me..
    Ohhh..
    He keeps..
    Doing great things for me……🎵
    I have been going back & forth within myself about a decision I need to make..that will cause some life changes..after receiving this Amazing Blessing this Morning..I now ask myself..”why were you struggling so long with a decision? When all you had to do was take it to the “HEAD DECISION MAKER” in Prayer & with Faith..STAND ON HIS WORD..& EVERYTHING will be ALRIGHT..IT WILL WORK IN YOUR FAVOR”..at the end of the day..it was all about..TIMING!!
    Sister Kesha, I can’t Thank the Lord enough for YOU!! & YOUR OBEDIENCE TO SERVE HIM..SHARE HIS WORD..SPREAD LOVE..UNITE SISTERS..ENCOURAGE OTHERS BY SHARING YOUR LIFE TRIUMPHS IN THE MIDST OF IT ALL!! YOU ARE TRULY A BLESSING! MYSELF & I’M SURE SOOOO MANY OTHERS ARE GRATEFUL FOR THIS MINISTRY YOU HAVE BIRTHED & NURTURED SO TIRELESSLY & TENDERLY..MAY THE LORD FOREVER BLESS & KEEP YOU♡♡!!!
    Lord, Please Continue To Bless & Shine Your Light Of Love Upon Your Obedient Servant Sister Kesha, Her Awesome Team, This Amazing Ministry & My DOTK Sisters/Family💖!!
    Love Always, Your DOTK Sister In Christ, Wendy💕

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