Many have forgotten that we are commanded to Seek the Lord (1 Chronicles 16:11 and Psalm 105:4).
Besides the fact that he commands us to do it, why should we seek him?
So that we may “be hid in the day of the Lord’s anger” (Zephaniah 2:3), so that our heart shall live (Psalm 69:32), so that we may “understand all” (Proverbs 28:5).
Who does not seek God? The wicked, because of pride will not seek God (Psalm 10:4).
Why did King Rehoboam do evil? “Because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord” (2 Chronicles 12:13-14).
“Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.” - Hosea 10:12
The Promises?
“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” -Jeremiah 29:13
“But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.” -Deuteronomy 4:29
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” - Matthew 7:7-8
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” - Matthew 6:33 (What things? See Matthew 6:25-33)
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. - Psalm 34:4