#Psalm 63:1

[walkswithmyfather]

Psalm 27:4 (NIV). [4] “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.”

Psalm 63:1 (NIV). [1] “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”

“Seek the Lord” By In Touch Ministries:

“A close relationship with the Lord is built by dedicating time to spend with Him—day by day, year by year.”

“A close relationship with the Lord doesn’t happen accidentally. It requires continual, deliberate decisions to pursue Him. Intimacy can’t be achieved in an inspiring weekend conference, nor can it be accomplished by reading a chapter or two of the Bible and praying indifferently. Seeking God is a lifetime commitment—day by day, year by year.

Too many believers are satisfied to have a shallow, superficial relationship with the Lord. They’ll approach God for relief from suffering or fulfillment of other needs but are unwilling to sit quietly for an extended period of time just getting to know Him through prayer and His Word. Yet the most important pursuit in a believer’s life is building a relationship with God. (See Ps. 27:4.) To forfeit this great blessing is a tragedy.

God doesn’t need anything from you, but He desires your loving devotion and intimate fellowship. Ask yourself, Is this what I want, too? If your answer is yes, are you willing to make the necessary commitment? Seeking the Lord cannot be something you hurry through or approach casually (Psalm 63:1). It will cost you time and effort, but the rewards are worth any sacrifice.”

[Photo thanks to Mohamed Nohassi at Unsplash]

[lord-here-i-am]

Psalm 63:1 ❧

When nobody is, God will.

Always.

[tomthomasblog]

Navigating Spiritual Deserts: Insights from Psalm 63:1

Have you ever felt spiritually parched? Like you're wandering in a desert, desperately searching for an oasis of faith? If so, you're not alone. Even King David, a man after God's heart, experienced such moments. In Psalm 63:1 (NKJV), he writes, "O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water."

This powerful verse offers us a roadmap for navigating our spiritual deserts. Let's unpack its wisdom and see how we can apply it today.

First, notice how David addresses God: "O God, You are my God." This isn't just a formal greeting; it's a declaration of a personal relationship. David isn't reaching out to a distant, unknowable deity but to someone he knows intimately. This reminds us that even in our driest spiritual seasons, we're not calling out to a stranger but to a God who knows us personally.

Next, David says, "Early will I seek You." This speaks to the priority he places on his relationship with God. He's not fitting God into his schedule when convenient; he's starting his day with this spiritual connection. It's easy to push our spiritual practices to the back burner in our busy lives. But David's example challenges us to put our relationship with God first.

The imagery of thirst is particularly striking. David says, "My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You." He's describing a deep, almost physical need for God's presence. This isn't a casual want or a nice-to-have; it's as essential as water in a desert. When was the last time you felt that kind of longing for God?

David also mentions being in a "dry and thirsty land where there is no water." This could be a literal description of his surroundings, but it's also a powerful metaphor for spiritual drought. We all go through times when our faith feels dry, when God seems distant, and when our spiritual practices feel empty. The key is to recognize these times for what they are—not a failure of faith but an opportunity to seek God more earnestly.

So, how can we apply these insights to our spiritual journeys? Here are a few practical steps:

Make seeking God a priority. Try setting aside time each morning for prayer, Bible reading, or quiet reflection.

Recognize your spiritual thirst. Pay attention to feelings of emptiness or longing and see them as invitations to connect with God.

Cultivate a personal relationship with God. Talk to Him as you would a close friend. Share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Don't be discouraged by dry spells. Instead, they should be used as motivation to seek God more earnestly.

Remember that God is always present, even when He feels distant. Like David, we can seek Him even in the driest spiritual deserts.

Navigating spiritual deserts is challenging, but Psalm 63:1 should be used to remind us that we're not alone in the journey. Just as David found refreshment in his relationship with God, we, too, can find spiritual nourishment even in the driest times.

As you reflect on this verse, consider: What "dry and thirsty land" are you facing in your life right now? How can you, like David, seek God early and earnestly in this season?

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I've created the song "Thirsting for You" in three different genres from Psalm 63:1.

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[tiand]

My Whole Being Longs For You (Psalm 63:1)

[granonine]

A Dry and Thirsty Land

Psalm 63:1. When David was being pursued by Saul, he spent a lot of time in the desert lands of the northern stretches of Israel. There were caves in which he could shelter, but he didn’t have his band of mighty men around him yet, and it seemed that Saul had all the advantages. In spite of often feeling alone, deserted even by God (Psalm 13), David knew in his heart that he always had God as a…

[livingthevibrantlife]

In today’s class, we set an intention of crying out to God, earnestly seeking Him and remembering our true state, that our soul thirsts for God and our whole being is like the dry and parched land where there is no water.  With our hands we lift up praise and prayer and thank God for our beautiful bodies and celebrate what our bodies are capable of doing. 

When David was in the wilderness of Judah, he was obviously thirsty and hungry, yet he cried out to God that His soul was thirsty and his whole being longed for God.  He let his physical needs remind him of his greatest need: for his soul to be “fed” by the living God. He looked to God for his sustenance.

You, God, are my God,    earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you,    my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land    where there is no water.  Psalm 63:1

Then he remembered times when he was so close to God that he “had seen Your sanctuary and gazed upon Your power and glory” and he came to the conclusion that God’s love was better than life. So he raised his hands to God in prayer (which I imagine took a lot of effort with his body’s physical state).

I have seen you in the sanctuary    and beheld your power and your glory.  Because your love is better than life,    my lips will glorify you.  I will praise you as long as I live,    and in your name I will lift up my hands.  I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods;    with singing lips my mouth will praise you. Psalm 63:2-5

As you go through your day, and your week, let your physical state, whatever that looks like, be a reminder of your spiritual need for God.  Cry out to Him and declare, “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you and I thirst for you even when I feel dry inside and tired on the outside” and lift your hands. Let God fully satisfy you to the point of how the most wonderful meal would, let singing come from your lips as you praise your wonderful Father in heaven who loves you so much!

[bojackson54]

If You're Ever Thirsty For a Nice, Cold Beer, This Post is for YOU

Ever get REALLY thirsty? You know, you’ve been working in the yard when it’s 90+ degrees, and you’ve just got to have something cool and refreshing? You might want some water, but for a lot of my friends, there’s nothing like an ice cold beer to quench their thirst. David spent some time in the wilderness, and he wrote something about thirst, but he gave it a twist and took it a whole different…

[girlbloggercher]

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[dmckinney79]

You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1

[walkswithmyfather]

“O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water.” —Psalm 63:1 (NKJV)

“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. 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! I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy. I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.” —Psalm 63:1‭-‬8 (NLT)

“Seek the Lord Early” By In Touch Ministries:

“Starting each morning with the Lord can change the trajectory of your day.”

“Any time of the day is a great time to be with the Lord, but the morning is special because it can affect the remainder of the day. Psalm 63 reveals that David began his day with the Lord, as he described seeking God early (the literal translation of “shall be watching”). He woke up hungry for His Creator, filled his yearning soul with the fullness of the Lord, and broke out in thanksgiving and praise to Him. And when night eventually came and David was lying in bed, he was still thinking about His heavenly Father.

Just imagine having a day like David’s, filled with joy and gratitude to God. Of course, all time with the Lord is precious. But when we set apart the beginning of our day—to hear God speak through His Word, to talk with Him in prayer, to contemplate who He is and how He works—we have the opportunity to continue that mindset throughout the day and into the night.

Do you find it a struggle to spend time with the Lord? Lifelong habits begin with baby steps, not grand resolutions. Set aside five minutes tomorrow morning, and see how the Lord nourishes your soul and increases your hunger for Him.”

[lightfromthelighthouse]

Good Morning!☀

(A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.) O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; Psalms 63:1

Hunger and thirst are two of the most powerful drives we experience. Of the two, thirst is the most powerful simply because we can go much longer without eating than we can without drinking. Often we think we are hungry, drink something first, and then find we are not hungry anymore. It is because the desire we thought was fueled by hunger was actually fueled by thirst!

What about you? Have you been trying to satisfy your thirst for God with other things? Church attendance is good, but it alone will not satisfy your thirst for God. Reading the Bible is good, but it alone will not quench your thirst for God. Doing good works is good, but it will not quench your thirst for God. It is only when you consistently spend time with God in prayer and allow the Holy Spirit to fill and direct you will you quench your thirst for God.

Move now beyond the thirst by drinking of the Living Water that Jesus gives!

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

As You Judge, So Shall You Be Judged

1 “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. 2 For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. 3 Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove that splinter from your eye,’ while the wooden beam is in your eye? 5 You hypocrite, remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter from your brother’s eye.

Pearls Before Swine

6 “Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces.

The Answer to Prayers

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; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. 9 Which one of you would hand his son a stone when he asks for a loaf of bread, 10 or a snake when he asks for a fish? 11 If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him.

The Golden Rule

12 “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.

The Narrow Gate

13 “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. 14 How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.

False Prophets

15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. 16 By their fruits you will know them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 So by their fruits you will know them.

The True Disciple

21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? Did we not drive out demons in your name? Did we not do mighty deeds in your name?’ 23 Then I will declare to them solemnly, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers.’

The Two Foundations

24 “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. 25 The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock. 26 And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on them will be like a fool who built his house on sand. 27 The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and was completely ruined.”

28 When Jesus finished these words, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, 29 for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes. — Matthew 7 | New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) New American Bible, Revised Edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cross References: 1 Samuel 15:33; 1 Samuel 24:13; 1 Kings 13:18; Job 22:16; Psalm 6:8; Psalm 16:11; Psalm 34:4; Psalm 37:4; Psalm 84:11; Psalm 109:17; Proverbs 9:8; Proverbs 10:8; Proverbs 10:25; Proverbs 23:9; Isaiah 35:8; Isaiah 63:7; Daniel 4:14; Matthew 5:17; Matthew 8:1; Matthew 10:15; Matthew 11:1; Matthew 12:33; Matthew 22:40; Matthew 25:10; Luke 6:37; Luke 6:41-42 and 43; Luke 11:10; Luke 13:24; John 3:14; Romans 2:1; 2 Corinthians 11:3; James 3:12

Judge Not, That You May Judge Well

Key Points in Matthew 7

1. Do Not Judge 7. Ask, Seek, Knock 13. Enter through the Narrow Gate 15. A Tree and Its Fruit 24. The Wise and the Foolish Builders 28. Jesus ends his sermon, and the people are astonished.

[tiand]

My Soul Thirsts For You (Psalms 63:1)

Psalms 63:1 ” O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”

[imintheleaves]

O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water. Psalm 63: 1

[irrealisms]

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[IDs under cut]

Image 1: Serviam is Latin for "I will serve."

Image 2: 1 You, God, are my God,     earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you,     my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land     where there is no water.

Image 3: "Servant of God" is a title used in the Catholic Church to indicate that an individual is on the first step toward possible canonization as a saint. Wikipedia

Image 4: 23 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant!

Image 5: The collar remains a distinctive sign of the priest’s availability and the permanent nature of Holy Orders. The priest “is not his own” and is a visible sign of Jesus Christ,

Image 6: Some will say, ‘I belong to the Lord’;     others will call themselves by the name of Jacob; still others will write on their hand, ‘The Lord’s,’     and will take the name Israel.

Image 7: "I am for God, you know I am for God,"

Image 8: You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price.

Image 9: My soul belongs to God, I know I made that bargain long ago

Image 10: 7 For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. 8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

Image 11: I want to be bruised by God. I want to be strung up in a strong light and singled out. I want to be stretched, like music wrung from a dropped seed.    I want to be entered and picked clean.

Image 12: 20 My soul is consumed with longing     for your laws at all times.

Image 13: Take me to you, imprison me, for I, Except you enthrall me, never shall be free, Nor ever chaste, except you ravish me.

Image 14: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;     I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

[swarehime73]

Psalms 63:1 - O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water. ,,, There is only 1 God and we should have an overwhelming desire for Him.