psalm 63

O God, you are my God.
I earnestly search for you.
My souls 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.
Your unfailing love is better to me than life itself;
how I praise you!
I will honor you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands in prayer.
You satisfy me more than the richest of foods.
I will praise you with songs of joy.

I lie awake thinking of you,
meditating on you through the night.
I think of how much you have helped me;
I sing for the joy in the shadow of your protecting wings.
I follow close behind you;
your strong right hand holds me securely.