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What do you do when God says “Leave” — calling you out of your safe stronghold into the open wilderness?

Join Jaime on the Praying Christian Women Podcast for a devotional on Psalm 63 — The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God — a psalm born out of raw obedience in the wilderness of Judah, where David dares to leave the secure cave of Adullam and his band of four hundred loyal men at the prophet Gad’s command — and still sings for joy in the shadow of God’s wings.

Jaime unpacks the historical backdrop from 1 Samuel 22–23, when David was fleeing Saul, had tucked his parents safely away, and had built a strategic military stronghold… only to hear God say, “Leave.” In that dry and weary land with no water, David’s soul thirsts for God more than his body thirsts for drink. He speaks truth before his emotions catch up, declaring that God’s covenant lovingkindness is better than life itself, lifting his hands in praise, clinging to the Lord, and choosing to meditate on Him through the fearful night watches.

Come ready to look at your own strongholds — the places that feel secure, logical, and safe — and the moments when God calls you out into uncertainty. Let this psalm remind you that there is no truly secure place apart from Him. Because His lovingkindness is better than life, His wings are the only shelter you need, and in the wilderness, when your soul clings to the One whose right hand upholds you, you can still sing for joy.



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What do you do when God says &ldquo;Leave&rdquo; &mdash; calling you out of your safe stronghold into the open wilderness?
Join Jaime on the Praying Christian Women Podcast for a devotional on Psalm 63 &mdash; The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God &mdash; a psalm born out of raw obedience in the wilderness of Judah, where David dares to leave the secure cave of Adullam and his band of four hundred loyal men at the prophet Gad&rsquo;s command &mdash; and still sings for joy in the shadow of God&rsquo;s wings.
Jaime unpacks the historical backdrop from 1 Samuel 22&ndash;23, when David was fleeing Saul, had tucked his parents safely away, and had built a strategic military stronghold&hellip; only to hear God say, &ldquo;Leave.&rdquo; In that dry and weary land with no water, David&rsquo;s soul thirsts for God more than his body thirsts for drink. He speaks truth before his emotions catch up, declaring that God&rsquo;s covenant lovingkindness is better than life itself, lifting his hands in praise, clinging to the Lord, and choosing to meditate on Him through the fearful night watches.
Come ready to look at your own strongholds &mdash; the places that feel secure, logical, and safe &mdash; and the moments when God calls you out into uncertainty. Let this psalm remind you that there is no truly secure place apart from Him. Because His lovingkindness is better than life, His wings are the only shelter you need, and in the wilderness, when your soul clings to the One whose right hand upholds you, you can still sing for joy. 
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The show that brings Christian women from all backgrounds together as award-winning authors Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton discuss what it means to be a woman of prayer in the 21st century. Whether you’re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

The show that brings Christian women from all backgrounds together as award-winning authors Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton discuss what it means to be a woman of prayer in the 21st century. Whether you&rsquo;re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

480 Praying Through Psalms 63: When God Says "Leave!"

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