For the Thirst for God FB group.
Early will I seek you, Lord,
At dawn of day,
To hear you in the blessed Word,
And to you pray.
I seek your strength in dawn's weak light,
For all that follows,
To lean upon your saving might
That feeds the swallows.
First in heart and first in time,
To you I come,
Your fullest life to me sublime,
Both part and sum.
—JRMatheny, written at this moment
In this barrenness of unfaithful relationships, David sought after the Lord earnestly. "I spread out my hands to You; My soul longs for You like a thirsty land" (Psalm 143:6). In stark contrast to such heart-breaking, human disappointments, David found the Lord's lovingkindness to be like a satisfying river of spiritual delights. "You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures." He found the Lord to be an ever-flowing supply of true life. "For with You is the fountain of life." In the Lord's lovingkindness, David found loyal love, steadfast commitment, and abounding grace.
Back in 2006 I noted in my journal that this devotional thought hit home with me. Still does. Read it all at the link.