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One thing I ask of the Lord; this is what I seek: 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 seek him … Continue reading
Category Archives: Psalm 27
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1) We are coming up on the New Year. When you think about it, it’s … Continue reading
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord (Psalm 27:14). Maybe today Might be tomorrow A week from Tuesday, perhaps I can’t tell you when he will come to break what needs breaking and … Continue reading
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living(Psalm 27:13). Someday, it will all be perfect. Someday, our Lord will return for us, and creation will be made right. … Continue reading
Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence (Psalm 27:12). You have an enemy. As it happens, he is The Enemy. Your enemy wants you to fail, … Continue reading
Teach me your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors (Psalm 27:11). Sounds a little mercenary, if you ask me. Sounds like David wants to follow God in order to avoid getting smacked by … Continue reading
Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me (Psalm 27:10). You know, I just can’t imagine my mom turning me away. I can’t conceive of a situation in which I would go to her, lost and … Continue reading
Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior (Psalm 27:9). Because I know what I deserve. I … Continue reading
My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek (Psalm 27:8). It’s simple, really. Your heart knows. Be careful, Beloved. I don’t think David is talking about his emotions when he talks about his heart. … Continue reading
Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me (Psalm 27:7). You know what I like about David? He’s human. I mean, look at him. He just finished declaring that Almighty God will–not may, … Continue reading