In 2 Chronicles 15:12, we read:
“Then they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord, the God of their ancestors, with all their heart and soul.”
This was a pivotal moment for God’s people. They decided to put Him first above everything else. And whenever God’s people have sought Him with all their heart, He has responded with blessing, strength, and renewal.
Here are seven ways your life will change when you seek God first:
1. You Will Experience God’s Presence
God promises to reveal Himself to those who seek Him. “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). Putting Him first leads to a living awareness of His nearness.
2. You Will Live in God’s Peace
When Judah sought the Lord wholeheartedly, “the Lord gave them rest on every side” (2 Chronicles 15:15). Seeking God first brings a peace that cannot be shaken, even in the face of trials (Philippians 4:7).
3. You Will Draw on God’s Strength
As the prophet told King Asa: “The Lord will stay with you as long as you stay with Him” (2 Chronicles 15:2). When God is first, His strength carries you beyond your own limits. “Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing” (Psalm 34:10).
4. You Will Walk in God’s Guidance
Wholehearted seeking brings clarity for life’s decisions. Proverbs 3:6 promises: “Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” When you put God first, you don’t walk blindly—you walk directed.
5. You Will Be Changed in Character
Seeking God reshapes your heart. As you spend time in His presence, you begin to reflect His nature. Prioritizing Him leads to growth, holiness, and a life that looks more like Jesus. “The Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into His glorious image.” (2 Corinthians 3:18 NLT)
6. You Will Rest in God’s Protection
When Judah sought God, He fought their battles (2 Chronicles 14:11–12). Those who put God first can live with confidence, knowing “The Lord is my refuge and my fortress” (Psalm 91:2).
7. You Will Overflow with Joy
Far from being a burden, seeking God wholeheartedly fills you with joy. “All Judah was happy about this covenant, for they had entered into it with all their heart” (2 Chronicles 15:15). Joy flows when God takes first place.
Final Thought
Life is never the same when you seek God first. His presence, peace, strength, guidance, transformation, protection, and joy become yours. More than all of these benefits, you gain the greatest treasure of all: more of God Himself.
