Seek my face

2 Chronicles 7:14

The New International Version Chapter 7

14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgives their sin and will heal their land.

Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament, Volumes I–XV 1. Seeking God

The setting of the Individual Lament in

I wish, desire, a longing, a request or petition. Usualy has the idea of worship, prayer and fasting.

Proverbs 3:5-6

The New International Version Chapter 3

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

6 in all your ways submit to him,

and he will make your paths straight.

The New International Version Chapter 55

6 Seek the LORD while he may be found;

call on him while he is near.

The New International Version Chapter 29

13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

The New International Version Chapter 7

7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

How to seek God’s face

Enter into His presence and recognize you are in a holy place

Walk humbly

Set up times to pray, not a one time thing

Gather people to make this a matter of prayer

Pour out your request to God

Come back frequently

Allow time to listen

Fast as you pray

Come back to align yourself under His will