The author of Psalm 63 is David. He shares with us a desire for God's presence, provision, and protection. No matter where we are, our desire should be for God, because only he satisfies fully.
Psalm 63:1-5 - "1-O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you., my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2-I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and glory.
3-Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.
4-I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.
5-My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
Hiding from his enemies in the barren land of Judah David was intensely lonely. He longed for a friend he could trust to ease his loneliness. No wonder he called out, "O God ... my soul thirst for you ... in a dry and weary land." If you are lonely or thirsty for something lasting in your life, remember David's prayer. God alone can satisfy our deepest longings.
Psalm 63:6 - "On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night."
A cure for sleepless nights is to turn our thoughts to God. There are many reasons we can't sleep - illness, stress, worry - but sleepless nights can be turned into quiet times of reflection and worship. Use them to review how God has guided you and helped you.
Never Let Go - Matt Redman
Psalm 63 / New International Version
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earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you,
my body longs for you,
in a dry and weary land
where there is no water.
2 I have seen you in the sanctuary
and beheld your power and your glory.
3 Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
4 I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
6 On my bed I remember you;
I think of you through the watches of the night.
7 Because you are my help,
I sing in the shadow of your wings.
8 My soul cling to you;
your right hand upholds me.
9 They who seek my life will be destroyed;
they will go down to the depths of the earth.
10 They will be given over to the sword
and become food for jackals.
11 But the king will rejoice in God;
all who swear by God's name will praise him,
while the mouths of liars will be silenced.