In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 63 - My Soul Thirsts for You
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Feb 25, 2026 A brief reading of Psalm 63 sets the scene in the wilderness. Discussion focuses on living upon God as spiritual sustenance. imagery of God as water, food, and shade comes alive. The meaning of steadfast love as life-giving loyalty is explored and tied to praise.
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Praise And Meditate Day And Night
- Remember and meditate on God both in waking praise and in night watches to cultivate closeness and joy.
- Ortlund quotes David praising God upon his bed and meditating through the watches of the night as spiritual practice.
Christianity Is Living Upon God
- Christianity's heart is not doctrine or disciplines but living upon God as the primary sustenance.
- Dane Ortlund uses Bunyan's phrase and Psalm 63 images: God as thirst-quenching water, delicious meal, and protective wings.
Psalm 63 Shows God As Soul Sustenance
- Psalm 63 portrays God as the soul's essential sustenance, giving life and strength rather than mere truths about Him.
- Ortlund highlights David's imagery: God satisfies thirst, feeds the hungry soul, and provides shade like wings.