For Kids · 3 min with a grown-up
King David wrote Psalm 63 when he was out in a hot, dry desert. He missed God so much that it felt like being thirsty for a cool drink of water.
Today's Story
Have you ever been so thirsty that all you could think about was water? Your mouth feels dry, and you would give anything for one cool, splashy drink.
That is how King David felt about God. He was way out in a desert where the sand was hot and there was no water anywhere. And he prayed, “God, You are my God. I look for You with all my heart. I am thirsty for You, like dry ground is thirsty for rain.”
David could have grumbled about the heat. Instead, he started remembering all the good things about God. He remembered how strong God is. He remembered how God had helped him before.
Then David said the most wonderful thing. “Your love is better than life itself! So I will praise You. I will lift up my hands and thank You.”
At night, when it was dark and quiet, David would lie on his bed and think about God instead of feeling scared. He said, “You have always helped me. I stay close to You, and You hold me up with Your strong hand.”
Even in the dry, hard desert, David was happy - because he had God.
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Talk About It
- When have you been really thirsty? What did that cool drink of water feel like?
- David wanted to be near God the way a thirsty person wants water. What are some ways we can spend time close to God?
- David said God's love is better than life. What is one thing you love a lot - and can you imagine God's love being even better than that?