Lord, Come Find Me: a prayer to meet with God

“Lord, come find me.” Just four words. A request to meet with God. They were short, simple, humbling words. Isn’t this how prayer so often begins?

I wrote those words in my journal shortly after Christmas when I decided to take a break from social media. At a time when I felt distant from God, the words “Lord, come find me” invited him close.

During the weeks that followed, I searched the Bible for verses about spending time with God and listening to him. I made a list of these verses and researched their meanings. Because I was in Florida at the time, I could reflect on what I learned in some beautiful surroundings. Gradually, as my list of applicable verses and reflections grew, so did my prayer.

All along the way, while searching, learning, and writing, I believe God met with me. The prayer below is a result of our time together. It could be that these words are intended just for me. But, I am sharing them here in case they might also benefit you.

Lord, Come Find Me: a prayer to meet with God

Lord, come find me listening
in the quiet,
where my world stands still.
Meet me in Scripture,
help me recognize your will.

Lord, come find me wondering,
“What happens next?”
Gather me in your arms,
show me how to catch my breath.

Lord, come find me praising!
In countless ways, you are good.
Train my soul to be thankful,
especially when
trouble is not understood.

Lord, come find me praying
first for wisdom,
then in faith.
Align my perspective with your will,
make holy glory my highest aim.

Lord, come find me confessing.
I have sins the Spirit helps me see.
Unentangled, I can freely chase
dreams you have conceived for me.

Lord, come find me serving
with character shaped by compassion.
Use me to encourage the church
in unique ways you have imagined.

Lord, come find me seeking
in nature,
in faces,
in words, circumstances, and places.
May your companionship be
the undaunted desire
for which my softened heart races.

Lord, come find me.
Sometimes you feel distant,
but you are never far away.
Jesus, find me leaning in close.
I will be whispering your name.
Amen.

{by Jamie Trunnel ©2021, ascripturedlife.com}

Meet with God in Bible Verses

My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” Psalm 27:8 NLT

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 NIV

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 NIV

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? Psalm 42:1-2 NIV

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. James 4:8 NLT

If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. Jeremiah 29:13 NLT

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:16 NLT

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 NIV

Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3 NIV

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NIV

Meet with God in Reflection

• Do you notice when God feels close or distant? How do you try to move close?
• Are there things you do to turn down the world’s noise? What activities, songs, prayers, or places do you find helpful?
• Do you have a favorite Bible verse that helps you feel near to God?

Press on in faith my friends! ~Jamie

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