Importance of Yearning

Longing for More

By Sobe Anidobu, August 13, 2023

The simplicity and boldness of ‘Thou art my God’ is the secret of all that follows, since this relationship is the heart of the covenant, from the patriarchs to the present day.” - George Kidner


- Yearning: A feeling of intense for something.


Chrysostom tells us that among the primitive Christians it was decreed and ordained that no day should pass without the public singing of this psalm.” - Charles Spurgeon


1. Seek

Psalms 63:1-2 NLT 'O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. '

- Yearning starts with , because leads to sight!

Matthew 7:7-8 NLT ‘“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.’


2. Praise

Psalms 63:3-5 NLT 'Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy. '

- Proper requires proper .

Psalms 34:1 NLT 'I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. '


3. Meditate

Psalms 63:6 NLT 'I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. '

- Yearning cannot be something we do one moment and forget the next.


4. Cling

Psalms 63:8 NLT 'I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely. '

- Something you are for cannot be easily taken from you.