The psalmist in a time of personal trial did what every believer should do - He completely sought after God
God's inspired word here in verse 1 gives you and I a great picture of the intensity with which we should seek after God.
Psalm 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
The word panteth is translated from the Hebrew word gr;[ The only other time this word is used in the Bible is in the book of Joel where it is translated as the word cry.
"The beasts of the field cry also unto thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness." - Joel 1:20
The child of God should thirst for God as the hart desires waters in the time of drought not just in the bad times but all the time.
God gave his people a promise while they were in captivity that shows his heart and agrees with his works toward his people in all ages. Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
