Ready or Not

Seek, and you will find.

Look for an excuse to stay away from church, and you'll surely find it.

Expect to be hurt (again) by people at church, and it will indeed happen.

Keep a watchful eye out for hypocrisy and pride, and you'll discover that both run rampant toward ruin. 

Likewise …

Look for blessings, and they will no doubt emerge.

Anticipate a certain amount of healing, and you will find mercy measured as miracles.

Watch for humility and integrity, and you'll discover that both surge quietly below the surface, alive and well.

Seek, and you will find.