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David was hiding out from his enemies in the Cave of Adullam or on the run in the hill country of Ziph when he wrote this psalm. Saul hunted him day after day in these badland cliffs and canyons west of the Dead Sea. Whether on the run or lying low, David no doubt experienced powerful physical thirst in this no-man's land. That thirst provided him with a natural metaphor to powerfully express in words his intense spiritual desire.

Psalm 63:1-8

1. In what ways is spiritual longing like physical thirst (v. 1) or hunger (v. 5)?
   
   
2. Have you have ever experienced a craving like this?
   
   
3. What three qualities of God does David say quenched and satisfied his deepest yearnings (vv. 2-3)
   
   
4. In what five actions of his (vv. 2-6) does David mention experiencing God's presence?
   
   
5. As David meditates about God, which of his actions does he single out for praise (vv. 7-8)?
   
   
6. Where do you experience God's presence in a meaningful way? How could you do this more often?
   
   

Ask God for a spiritual thirst that will lift your relationship with him to a whole new level.

Psalm 63:1-8

1 O God, you are my God;
I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you;
my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
where there is no water.
2 I have seen you in your sanctuary
and gazed upon your power and glory.
3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
how I praise you!
4 I will praise you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
5 You satisfy me more than the richest feast.
I will praise you with songs of joy.
6 I lie awake thinking of you,
meditating on you through the night.
7 Because you are my helper,
I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings.
8 I cling to you;
your strong right hand holds me securely.

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