Passion for Praise: 'My Soul Thirsts for You'

Sunday, July 6, 2008

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. I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory.
— Psalm 63:1-2

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Psalm 63:1
Devo: Today's Verse
"O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water."
In a Dry and Weary Land
Illustration of Psalm 63:1
O God, you are my my God. Earnestly, I seek you! - Psalm 63:1
Satisfaction Is Found Only in Experiencing God!
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Sighing for Home
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How do we deal with the longing? Phil Ware continues his thoughts on the Immanuel passages in Matthew and challenges us to not settle for less than an experience of God -- Father, Son or Holy Spirit -- and not simply religious experience.
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Illustration of Psalm 63:1-2 — 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. I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory.

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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