PRAY IT! Thirst Things First - Psalm 63

Fruit punch makes me thirsty.  The more I drink it, the more I want it.  My time with God has some similarities to fruit punch, but some differences too (thankfully)!  The more time I spend in with God and in his word, the more I want more.  I'm thirsty for more.  Believe it or not, I didn't start out that way.  God grows my desire to spend more time with him.  However, whereas fruit punch does not quench my thirst, God does satisfy my thirst (even though at the same time I want more...)  

Simply, I cannot think of a better way to utilize this week's prayer blog than to let God's word speak for itself.  Simply, this week, I encourage you to soak in this beautiful Psalm.  If silence is most helpful - find some silence.  If some worship music helps prepare your heart and mind - I highly recommend "Psalm 63" by Shane and Shane (I know right...) or "Take Over" by Shane and Shane.  Get yo'self in God's presence.  Settle down.  Meditate on God's word.  Pray back the words of this psalm to God.  Praise God for the times you have seen his power at work.  Tell him how much you need him.  Picture yourself this week being cared for by God, taking refuge under the far-reaching shelter of his protection.  

Enjoy your time with God.

Psalm 63

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.
2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,
    beholding your power and glory.
3 Because your steadfast love is better than life,
    my lips will praise you.
4 So I will bless you as long as I live;
    in your name I will lift up my hands.

5 My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food,
    and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips,
6 when I remember you upon my bed,
    and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
7 for you have been my help,
    and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.
8 My soul clings to you;
    your right hand upholds me.

9 But those who seek to destroy my life
    shall go down into the depths of the earth;
10 they shall be given over to the power of the sword;
    they shall be a portion for jackals.
11 But the king shall rejoice in God;
    all who swear by him shall exult,
    for the mouths of liars will be stopped.