7 Things Our Souls Search For

Do you search for things?

Because most of us search for items almost daily.

Like when our husband questions the whereabouts of black dress socks or a t-shirt (hopefully not to wear together).

Or our teen wonders where the car keys are.

We try to locate our cell phone. Maybe it’s the pen we need to jot down an important note.

Perhaps our toddler misplaces her favorite toy (this makes for a traumatic day).

And the needed spice for dinner’s main dish is somewhere in this kitchen.

But not only are we in need of tangible stuff to function in our daily routine.

Our souls search for the intangible items that make life full and meaningful.

Here are 7 things our souls search for and what God’s Word says about each.

Searching for Hope? 

Every soul in the world searches for hope at some point in life. Yet, hope the world offers eventually fizzles and fades away. But real and lasting hope only comes through God.

“For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.” Psalm 62:5

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13

(Scripture ESV, emphasis added)

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Searching for Peace? 

Peace isn’t a commodity we purchase, but Jesus purchased peace for us on the cross. God is peace, He is what we search for.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3

(Scripture NIV, emphasis added)

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Searching for Grace?

We speak about gracious people and giving grace to others. But grace started with God.

“So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.” Ephesians 1:6

“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.” Ephesians 2:8

“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

(Scripture NLT, emphasis added)

Searching for Mercy?

I don’t know about you, but I need mercy from others and desire to dispense mercy. Once again, our merciful heavenly Father meets this soul need.

“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.” Titus 3:5

“Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” 1 Peter 2:10

(Scripture ESV, emphasis added)

Searching for Love?

We come into this world needing love. And the Lord is not only the author of love, He’s the lover of our soul.

“How precious is your constant love, O God!” Psalm 36:7a

“Yet day by day the Lord also pours out his steadfast love upon me.” Psalm 42:8a

(Scripture TLB, emphasis added)

Searching for Goodness?

Have you ever wondered if there was anything good in the world? Any goodness out there somewhere? Since the beginning, God called what He made, Good. This includes us. So thankful we serve a good, good Father.

“Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life.” Psalm 23:6a

“You have [already] tasted the goodness and gracious kindness of the Lord.” 1 Peter 2:3b

“I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13

(Scripture AMP, emphasis added)

Searching for Eternal Life?

The number one intangible thing our soul needs is life!

“And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” John 17:3

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

(Scripture ESV, emphasis added)

Jesus is the answer.

Everything our soul searches for is found in Jesus.

Hope? Jesus. Peace? Jesus. Grace? Jesus. Mercy? Jesus. Love? Jesus. Goodness? Jesus. Eternal life? Jesus.

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How have you searched for these soul needs? Is Jesus your answer?

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