God’s Renewing Word of Prayer
Introduction
Psalm 27: Today’s psalm is an expression of confidence and trust in God, even in the midst of an enemy attack. Trusting in God’s care, the writer expresses a desire to seek God’s guidance and to live in God’s house.
Scripture Reading
A Prayer of Praise
1The Lord is my light and my salvation;
I will fear no one.
The Lord protects me from all danger;
I will never be afraid.
2When evil people attack me and try to kill me,
they stumble and fall.
3Even if a whole army surrounds me,
I will not be afraid;
even if enemies attack me,
I will still trust God.
4I have asked the Lord for one thing;
one thing only do I want:
to live in the Lord‘s house all my life,
to marvel there at his goodness,
and to ask for his guidance.
5In times of trouble he will shelter me;
he will keep me safe in his Temple
and make me secure on a high rock.
6So I will triumph over my enemies around me.
With shouts of joy I will offer sacrifices in his Temple;
I will sing, I will praise the Lord.
7Hear me, Lord, when I call to you!
Be merciful and answer me!
8When you said, “Come worship me,”
I answered, “I will come, Lord.”
9Don’t hide yourself from me!
Don’t be angry with me;
don’t turn your servant away.
You have been my help;
don’t leave me, don’t abandon me,
O God, my savior.
10My father and mother may abandon me,
but the Lord will take care of me.
11Teach me, Lord, what you want me to do,
and lead me along a safe path,
because I have many enemies.
12Don’t abandon me to my enemies,
who attack me with lies and threats.
13I know that I will live to see
the Lord‘s goodness in this present life.
14Trust in the Lord.
Have faith, do not despair.
Trust in the Lord.
Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The LORD protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid.
Reflect
What verses attest to the writer’s confidence in God? What petitions does the writer direct to God in verses 7-12? Do you have any fears? If so, in what ways can this psalm be a source of comfort for you?
Pray
Lord God, you alone are my light and my salvation. I know that you will never abandon me. Teach me what you want me to do, and lead me along a safe path. Trusting in your goodness and mercy, I pray in your holy name. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Psalm 28: A prayer for help.