This sermon explores Psalm 63, written by David while he was in exile in the wilderness, fleeing from his son Absalom who had attempted to overthrow him. Despite being in a 'dry and weary land,' David demonstrates passionate pursuit of God, declaring 'O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you.' The pastor uses David's wilderness experience to challenge believers to prioritize their relationship with God in the new year. The message emphasizes three key responses: seeking God with immediacy, intensity, and totality; remembering God's faithfulness from past experiences; and praising God continually with both verbal and meditative worship. David's example shows that we can worship God anywhere, not just in formal religious settings, and that our relationship with Him should be the driving passion of our lives.