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;
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Psalms 63
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My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
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But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
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Chapter Study & Analysis
Overview
Psalm 63 was written in the wilderness. David expresses an intense spiritual thirst for God, declaring that God’s lovingkindness is better than life itself.
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. Early Seeking: "Early will I seek thee" (v. 1). Priority in seeking God determines the peace of the day.2. Better Than Life: Recognizing that God’s love is superior to physical survival changes our perspective on sacrifice (v. 3).
Practical Lessons
FORMAL PRAYER
O God, Thou art our God; early will we seek Thee. Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, our lips shall praise Thee. Amen.