As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God.
I thirst for God, the living God.
When can I go and stand before him? – Psalm 42:1-2

I relate to those words, to the desire to be near God. He is so faithful to meet me each morning, in the quiet of the house as we share time together…and a cup of my morning coffee. I love that we share every detail of my life and that I can pray to Him for guidance. He has done a work in my heart. I desire to be in the center of His will. I long to hear His voice and have Him guide me in every decision ahead; every unexpected situation that comes my way.

The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.” – Psalm 32:8

Lord, I submit to your plan – I will allow you to guide me down the best pathway for my life.
Advise me, O Lord, and watch over me.

I will trust in You, Lord, and do good.
Then I will live safely in the land and prosper.
I delight in You and You give me my heart’s desire.
I commit everything I do to you, Lord.
I trust in You and You help me.
You make my innocence radiate like the dawn,
and the justice of my cause shine like the noonday sun.
I will be still in Your presence, Lord.
I will wait patiently for You to act (Psalm 37:3-7a).

Your plans for us are too numerous to list.- Psalm 40:5b

You direct my steps, Lord.
You delight in every detail of my life.
Though I stumble, I will never fall, for You hold me by the hand (Psalm 37:23-24).

I will put my hope in You, Lord.
I will travel steadily along Your path (Psalm 37:34a).

I take joy in doing your will, my God,
for your instructions are written on my heart. – Psalm 40:8

Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again – my Savior and my God! – Psalm 42:5

I will not trust in my “bow”.
I will not count on my “sword” to save me.
You are the one who gives me victory.
I will give glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name (Psalm 44:6-8).

You are my refuge and my strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
So I will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.
Let the oceans roar and foam.
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!
I will be still and know that You are God! (Psalm 46:1-3,10a)

Come, everyone! Clap your hands!
Shout to God with joyful praise…
How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise…
Oh God, we meditate on Your unfailing love…
Your right hand is filled with victory…
For that is what God is like.
He is our God forever and ever, and he will guide us until we die (Psalm 47:1; 48:1,9a,10b,14).