Psalm 63:1-8

¹ God! My God! It’s you I search for you! My whole being thirsts for you! My body desires you in a dry and tired land, no water anywhere. ² Yes, I’ve seen you in the sanctuary; I’ve seen your power and glory. ³ My lips praise you because your faithful love is better than life itself! ⁴ So I will bless you as long as I’m alive; I will lift up my hands in your name. ⁵ I’m fully satisfied as with a rich dinner. My mouth speaks praise with joy on my lips ⁶ whenever I ponder you on my bed, whenever I meditate on you in the middle of the night ⁷ because you’ve been a help to me and I shout for joy in the protection of your wings. ⁸ My whole being clings to you; your strong hand upholds me.