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Writer's pictureSalome Mitchell Moe

Early Will I Seek You

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This message is to anyone, especially my friends who know me and are doing life with me. “When was the last time you woke up feeling good?”


I have been retired for about 16 months, and I do not remember a single day when I woke up feeling good. Most mornings I would have to force myself to get out of bed to prepare for the day.

I woke up this morning feeling tired and wanted to go back to bed, but these words kept ringing in my ears: “Early will I seek you.” I have heard these words before, and it took me to Psalm 63, a psalm of David when he was in the wilderness. David was seeking after God and was saying, "My soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water" (vs. 1-2). After reading it, I was greatly encouraged.


Living through the senior years of life has many challenges. It is a journey of looking up to God for strength each day. Times of clinging to God in prayer, 'Lord, I'm tired'. Sometimes our desire is to get to our destination and all we want to do is arrive. We think we've failed, and we've come to the end of ourselves. But a fresh focus on God in the early hours of the morning helps to rebuild intimacy with Him. We see things in a new light, and we are reminded that we have arrived in the exact place where God wants us to be (adapted from "Focus" pg.74, by Cleere Cherry Reaves).

Hear our Lord Jesus inviting us to come to him in times of weakness. "Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, And I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).


  1. Psalm 63: This psalm is often referred to as a "psalm of longing" and is traditionally attributed to King David during his time in the wilderness of Judah.

"O God, you are my God; early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You, my soul longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water." (Psalm 63:1)

David compares his need for God to the desperation one would feel in a dry, waterless land. It expresses a deep yearning for God's presence - for someone who fully satisfies him.

  1. Prioritising Stillness with our Heavenly Father: Many spiritual traditions emphasizes the importance of early morning prayer or meditation. As Christians, we are encouraged to start the day seeking intimacy with God, focusing on spiritual growth. Seeking intimacy in God enables us to release some of the pressures and He will set us on the right path.

  2. Wilderness Symbolism: In the bible, the wilderness is a place of testing, transformation, and encounter with God. It represents both physical and spiritual challenges, as well as opportunities for growth and renewal. Sometimes we forget that we are on a journey and God refines us as we progress through the different seasons of our lives. God knows every twist and bend along the journey; how tired we become, and we can trust Him. Job knew this when he said, "He knows the way that I take; and when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold" (Job 23:10 NIV).

  3. Retirement and Well-being: Studies have shown that maintaining a sense of purpose and engaging in meaningful activities can significantly improve well-being during retirement. Spiritual practices, hobbies, and social connections are all important factors. The Bible encourages us, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9) NIV.


The central scripture of this post, Psalm 63, highlights the advantages of dedicating time to God at the start of the day. For me, these moments are about learning and rediscovering the pursuit of God on an entirely new plane. Regardless of the wilderness we find ourselves in, we will encounter God.


God bless you as you seek Him!


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Readings: studyandobey.com; biblehub.com; Focus by Cleere Cherry Reaves Day Spring Live your faith

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