I Need Him

I start my weekday mornings on the treadmill, and one morning last week as I began my routine, I pulled on the headphones and moved the iPod dial to Shekinah Glory’s “How Deeply I Need You.” Less than two minutes later, feet were racing and hands were raised as the words ministered: “…How deeply I need You, my Lord. Like the desert needs the rain, I need You…like the oceans need the streams, I need You…like the morning needs the sun, I need You…Lord, You are my only one….”

I pushed repeat until the workout ended and played it several times afterward. It happens every time I listen to that song. I can’t get enough.

I shared this on Facebook and got several responses from people who felt the same. One spoke of how the song moves her to her knees in worship. Another said she can no longer listen while driving—too many tears.

Is this devotion about a song? No, it’s about the One who inspired the song, the One who inspires such worship that our eyes really do fill with tears as we reflect on that deep need we have for Him. Apart from Him, I can do nothing (John 15:5). I can’t breathe. I can’t walk. I can’t think. I can’t parent. I can’t love. I can’t do anything right. Apart from Him, I can’t live.

I don’t want to live apart from Him.

Yes, I need Him. Deeply. I need His loving arms around me when I’m discouraged. I need His strength when I’m weak. I need His joy when I’m in despair. I need His protection when I’m tempted. I need His forgiveness when I sin. I need His boldness when I lack courage. I need His wisdom when I lack insight. I need His grace when I’m running on empty. I need His selflessness when I’m thinking only of self. I need His love to flow through me to others.

What about you? Do you ever reflect on just how deeply you need Him?

Think I’ll go listen to the song again.

Heavenly Father, I need You. In everything I do, I need You. Help me to live with an ever-present awareness that apart from You, I can do nothing. And I thank You that You are there, faithful to answer whenever I call, in Jesus’ name, Amen.