Psalm 27: Praying Through The Psalms

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” –Psalm 27:1

Holy God, you are the brilliant light that is full of goodness. Your mercies are renewed everyday. You cause the sun to shine on both the righteous and the wicked. You are the light of the world, and our salvation. In you, we are rescued from despair, anxiety, and this cruel world. There is nothing we must fear, for you are with us in every moment. Thank you for being so kind!

The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me and try to destroy me, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.” -Psalm 27:2-3

Lord Jesus, you are the stronghold of my life. Even if dark shadows are cast upon me, I shall not fear. For you protect me from evildoers and those who try to destroy me. Even if adversaries or foes rise up against me, I will do as you command: To love my enemies and do good to those who persecute me. Finally, if war rages in my midst, I will be confident and strong in the Lord. For you are my mighty fortress.

“One thing I have asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent, he will lift me high upon a rock.” -Psalm 27:4-5

Heavenly Father, you sent your Son Jesus to die on our behalf. He imputed righteousness to us. Now that we have been justified freely by your grace in what your Son did on the cross, we are able to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of our lives. Thank you for providing mercy and eternal life. Thank you for hiding us in your shelter in the day of trouble. I know that when things get tough in life, you will be there to protect me. When I am most vulnerable, and storms brew within my circumstances, you will lift me high upon a rock.