Thirsting For God

Thirsting For God  ||  Psalms 63:1  ||  Rev. Joyce Craft

O God, thou art my God, early will I seek thee, my soul thirsted for thee, my flesh longest for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where there is no water

Have you ever been so thirsty after something. Until; you have to rise up early and go get what you are thirsting after. Some thirst after water, men, women, cars, money etc. But, are you thirsting after the creator?

In the early of the morning Psalms 63:1 King David beautifully have a desire for the lord. David says early will I seek you. Because his soul is thirsting and longing to get closer to God. When David said these words, he was not setting comfortable in a mansion or palace but he was in a wilderness. He realized how much he needed God and God to be in his presence.

Just as our bodies signal thirst when we lack water, our souls also express a deep craving. When we lack spiritual nourishment in this world there are so many distractions and pleasures. The first thing we do is want to feed the flesh, rather than addressing that spiritual drought within us.

Some chase after, relationships, possessions, trying to achieve things in society. They hope it will quench their thirst. But no, It will leave you parched. This psalm let us know we are human. But every aspect of our lives will be satisfied. When we seek God earnestly in a dry and thirsty land where no water is a time of desolation, unfulfilled, and devoid of peace. When we go through struggles, trails, we can resonate with David about being in a wilderness.

When we seek him in a dry place- in an act of desperation, we need to have faith. Knowing that God can turn things around. When we turn to him, he provides refreshment for souls and sustain us in hostile environments. We should let this verse inspire us to thirst after God with sincerity. Early in the morning began to pour your heart out to God. Always acknowledge your thirst, your longings and your needs.
When you pour your heart out to God he will quench your deepest desires, knowing that God is the only one who can satisfy our souls. Seek God early.

Let us pray- Most gracious, most merciful God. My soul longs for you more than anything else. In dry places of my life be my living water. Teach me to seek you early and often let my heart be satisfied in your presence alone.