Rehoboam's troubles began with a heart that was not prepared to seek the Lord. He was not inclined to fear the Lord, and didn't turn his feet to follow the Lord's paths. When the winds of change and trouble came, he had no strong roots to hold him fast in godliness.
How do I 'prepare' my heart to seek the Lord? There are many possiblilties, including asking Him to do so. First, and foremost, must be a reverential fear; acknowledging His sovereignty in my life, and embracing my position in Him. An important first step in my own life has been to learn to actively give Him thanks in all things. Not just trying to work up an attitude of gratefulness, or adopting a perspective of resignation... but verbally giving Him thanks in every situation. In so doing, I remind myself that He knows the end from the beginning and will keep His promises to provide for all my need.
This first step will build my trust in Him, and choosing to obey the direction of His Spirit will complete my part of the process. Praying, speaking, studying, being still, rejoicing, giving thanks, helping others... all theses are part of the obedience. Prov.16:3 teaches us to take care of our part--obedient works--and He will take care of changing and establishing our thoughts.
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