As The Deer

 

As The Deer

As the deer panteth for the water

So my soul longeth after Thee

You alone are my heart's desire

And I long to worship Thee

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 Thee

You're my Friend and You are my Brother

Even though You are a King

I love You more than any other

So much more than anything

You alone are my Strength, my Shield

To You alone may my spirit yield

You alone are my heart's desire

And I love to worship Thee

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

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 Thee

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Years ago, when I was using meth heavily, the come down would be very difficult.  I would feel really depressed.  I would always hum this song to make me feel better, as I think about my family and my friends.  There were so many people who kept me anchored, stopping me from drifting away into total despair and hopelessness.  There were so many times when I thought of giving up.  But humming this song grounded me and made me feel less lonely.