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AS THE DEER
As the deer
panteth for the water, so my soul longs after you.
You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you.
Refrain
You alone are my strength, my shield; to you alone may my
spirit yield.
You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you.
I want you more than gold or silver. Only you can satisfy.
You alone are the real joy giver and the apple of my eye.
(Refrain)
You're my friend and you're my brother, even though you are a
king.
I love you more than any other, so much more than anything.
(Refrain)
Text: Michael
Joncas
Used by
permission © 1996 GIA Publications, Inc.
My husband and I
did not know one another as children. Yet our childhoods mirrored
one another in many ways. We both attended camp nearly every
summer. We spent that one week away from our homes and, most of
all, our parents. We felt a little more freedom than usual. We
grew as individuals.
During those
weeks away from home, we made new friends. We looked forward to
seeing these friends each summer, and we just knew that these
friendships would last a lifetime.
At camp, we also
grew in our faith in God. While our parents were far away, God was
close to our hearts. We learned God would always be there for us.
Our personal relationships with God grew stronger and deeper.
During the Lenten
season, we are reminded of our childhoods with Easter egg hunts,
candy and new church clothes. But we can also reflect on the times
in our childhood when we learned what it truly means to have God
in our hearts. Although we are older now, we continue to build on
the foundation of faith that was laid years ago. With each day, we
“long to worship you.”
Dear Lord, we
pray that during this Lenten season we will grow and build upon
our personal relationship with you.
Dulcinea
Rakestraw
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