Devotion:
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Read Psalm 63:1.
The heart of Psalm 63 is “earnestly I seek you”. This is what the psalmist is saying here. I think the psalmist is exposing his heart. He is not asking God for health or money. The psalmist is focusing on his relationship with God. He sees the power of God in worship, reflects on God in the dark of the night, and sings about God's protection.
I often think about whether we show this kind of desire for God as clearly as the psalmist does. It probably depends on our level of faith at a certain time and where we are in our spiritual life and journey.
I know I am less prayerful and thankful for God when all is well, when my family is doing fine, and when things in the church are moving along. However, we should always be attentive and listen and seek God’s guidance. If desiring God is a good thing, then we must nurture that desire. Our hearts really need to understand the "dry and weary land" in which we sometimes live. As our souls thirst for God, we will then also drink at the right place. That should be our prayer.
Personal Worship Option:
O God, you are our God. Help us to seek you, guide us and fill us with your water of life. Amen.
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