DAY 2 | Seek His Presence | Karis Broadbent
My son has recently learned how to play hide-and-go-seek, and it has quickly become one of his favorite games. The moment he turns a corner and spots me sitting there, his whole face lights up. He bursts into laughter, proud that he “found” me, and before I can even stand up, he’s already asking to play again.
Sometimes it takes him a little longer to find me. I watch him wander around the house with his tiny footsteps and determined expression, checking the same room twice just to be sure. But here’s the truth—while he may feel like he’s searching, I have never actually left him. Even while I’m “hiding,” I’m keeping a close eye on him. And if I notice he’s starting to get frustrated or unsure, I’ll gently call his name. Immediately, he stops, turns toward the sound of my voice, and that spark of joy rushes back into his eyes.
I can’t help but think about how similar this is to our walk with Jesus. He invites us to seek Him—not because He is far away, but because seeking reorients our hearts back toward the only One who can satisfy. He has never left us. He has never stopped watching over us. Yet we often wander through our days looking for fulfillment, answers, or peace in places that were never meant to carry that weight. We become distracted, busy, overwhelmed—and all the while, His presence is near, waiting to be found.
Jeremiah 29:13 tells us, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Seeking Him “with all your heart” means intentionally turning toward Him, quieting the noise, and tuning our ears back to His voice.
That’s what 21 Days of Prayer is all about. It’s a reset—a dedicated space to realign our hearts, refocus our minds, and intentionally seek the presence of God. As you pray today, slow down. Sit still for a moment. Whisper His name. Open His Word. Listen for His gentle voice calling you back, reminding you that He is near, He is faithful, and He is ready to be found the moment you turn toward Him.
Sometimes it takes him a little longer to find me. I watch him wander around the house with his tiny footsteps and determined expression, checking the same room twice just to be sure. But here’s the truth—while he may feel like he’s searching, I have never actually left him. Even while I’m “hiding,” I’m keeping a close eye on him. And if I notice he’s starting to get frustrated or unsure, I’ll gently call his name. Immediately, he stops, turns toward the sound of my voice, and that spark of joy rushes back into his eyes.
I can’t help but think about how similar this is to our walk with Jesus. He invites us to seek Him—not because He is far away, but because seeking reorients our hearts back toward the only One who can satisfy. He has never left us. He has never stopped watching over us. Yet we often wander through our days looking for fulfillment, answers, or peace in places that were never meant to carry that weight. We become distracted, busy, overwhelmed—and all the while, His presence is near, waiting to be found.
Jeremiah 29:13 tells us, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Seeking Him “with all your heart” means intentionally turning toward Him, quieting the noise, and tuning our ears back to His voice.
That’s what 21 Days of Prayer is all about. It’s a reset—a dedicated space to realign our hearts, refocus our minds, and intentionally seek the presence of God. As you pray today, slow down. Sit still for a moment. Whisper His name. Open His Word. Listen for His gentle voice calling you back, reminding you that He is near, He is faithful, and He is ready to be found the moment you turn toward Him.
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