For my memory verse for the first part of February, I have chosen Psalm 63:1 (NASB): “O God, You are my God. I shall seek You earnestly. My soul thirsts for You; my flesh yearns for you. In a dry and weary land where there is no water.”

This verse has been water for me. So many “frustrating” things have gone along with my mono over these past four months. I’m tired of being tired.  It has been nice to just sit at times, but I long for some normalcy, as well.  I guess partly due to my being sick I have felt dry and thirsty in several areas of my life; therefore, my liking this verse at this particular time in my life.

You know, the other thing I find so consoling about this verse is the simple, yet profound, statement of “You are my God”. There is a sense of freedom knowing I am sure He’s my God.  There’s also a revelation that I relinquish all other gods in my life to the one true God.  I am no longer bound as a slave to sin, others or myself.  There is a commitment involved when I recite, “I shall seek You earnestly”.  God already runs for me. He longs for me.  Now, it’s my turn….my turn to commit back to pursuing Him; no matter life’s circumstances.

Okay, reality check comes along..for whom/what does my soul thirst and my flesh yearn? What idols stand in my way of the one true God. What obstacles are there before me that I must fight against to get through? Likewise, what hindrances in my life can I remove easily to relieve the pull they have upon my life?

This sin-filled world can be a very dry, lonely, weary and hard-pressed place to live.  What am I allowing to fulfill my thirst?  I desire God to be my water; I desire Him to quince my thirst, but do I live out those desires?  Do I daily spend time in His word and meditate in His Presence?  O God, forgive me for the many times I have failed You and let You down. Be not only my desire, but be the desire of those around me. Be also in those who hold influence over our children. O God, be my God today!

© 2013 Susan M. Sims

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