In tough times, I often flip my Bible to Psalm 63 and read words penned by David in one of his most trying times. “O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for You; my whole body longs for You in this parched and weary land where there is no water.” (NLT)
As I pondered the first verse this morning, I told God that He is what I longed for. Even when I don’t realize it, my soul yearns for God alone. I may try to fit something in the place that only God can fill, but it leaves me lacking, discouraged and even more thirsty than before. Whether it be a relationship, job, ministry or anything else, it was not created to fill the inmost need. Only God can do that.
This world is a weary and parched place. We can watch people every day who are dying of thirst. They try to squeeze a drop of water out of a dried sponge when God has the ocean waiting for them.
So what do we do? We ask to see the One who can fill us up. And when we do see Him (and I believe we need to be reminded of who He is everyday) we can say with David, “I have seen You in Your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise You!”
When we see God with His infinite love, our response will be the same as King David’s response. Not only is God’s unfailing love better than anything this life has to offer, it is better than life itself! And then? We are are left praising God as we walk through life.
Take some time to soak in Psalm 63 today and remember God’s unfailing love for His children.
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Thanks for sharing.
Often in the times when I feel furthest from God, the truth is that I cannot honestly say I have been earnestly seeking Him. This psalm is a good reminder, not only of God’s goodness, but of what my attitude towards Him should be.