Psalms 63:1-8

1God, you are my God. I want to be near to you. I need you to give me life, like a thirsty person in a dry desert. As a person needs water to live, that is how I need you.

2When I have gone into your temple, I have seen what you are like. I have seen your great power and your glory.

3Your faithful love for me is better than life itself. So I will speak out to praise you.

4Yes, I will thank you for as long as I live. I will lift up my hands and I will pray to you.

5You make me very happy, better than a feast of good food. I will sing happy songs to praise you.

6When I lie on my bed, I think about you all through the night.

7You are the one who keeps me safe, like a bird protects its babies under its wings. So I sing happy songs.

8I keep very near to you and your strong right hand keeps me safe.