Seeking & Pursuing God

Introduction

Psalm 63:1–11 KJV 1900

O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: My soul thirsteth for thee, My flesh longeth for thee In a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, So as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: When I remember thee upon my bed, And meditate on thee in the night watches. Because thou hast been my help, Therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. My soul followeth hard after thee: Thy right hand upholdeth me. But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, Shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall fall by the sword: They shall be a portion for foxes. But the king shall rejoice in God; Every one that sweareth by him shall glory: But the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

Yearning (1-2)

“My God”

Psalm 8:3–4 KJV 1900

When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, The moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visitest him?

“Early”

“Seek Thee”

Jeremiah 29:11–13 KJV 1900

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

“My Soul”

“Thirsteth”

“My Flesh”

“Longeth”

“Dry & Thirsty Land”

“Where No Water Is”

“Power & Glory”

“As I Have Seen Thee in the Sanctuary”

Praising (3-7)

“Lovingkindness”

“Life”

“Praise”

“Lift Up My Hands”

“My Soul Shall Be Satisfied”

“My Mouth Shall Praise Thee”

Dwelling on God’s Goodness

Rejoicing in God’s Care

Psalm 37:23–25 KJV 1900

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: And he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: For the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread.

Resting (8-11)

“Followeth Hard”

“Upholdeth Me”

The Fate of God’s Enemies

The Joy of the King

Conclusion

James 4:8 KJV 1900

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.