Psalm 27 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 27.

Meditate on verses 1, 3, and 14.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the defense of my life; whom shall I dread?

Though a host encamp against me, my heart will not fear;

though war arise against me, in spite of this, I shall be confident.

Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage.

Yes, wait for the LORD.

David was a warrior.  Scripture records many of the battles he fought.  1 Chronicles 18:5 and 19:18 says David killed a total of 69,000 Arameans (Syrians).   You might think someone that victorious would have confidence and trust in himself, yet David trusted in the LORD and asked God not to deliver him over to the desire of his enemies.  He said he would have been in despair unless he had believed he “would see the goodness of the LORD” (Psalm 27:12-13). 

The greatest joy in David’s life was not bragging about his battle victories; it was being in the presence of the LORD.  In God’s presence, David did not praise himself; he praised his LORD (Psalm 27:6).

Examine your life.  Are you afraid?  Let your heart take courage in God.  Are you in despair?  Believe that you will see the goodness of the LORD.  What is your greatest desire?  Desire to be in God’s presence all the days of your life.

Pray Psalm 27:7-9 and 11 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“Hear, O LORD, when _______ and I cry with our voices,

be gracious to us and answer us.

You call us to seek Your face.  O LORD, Your face we shall seek!

Do not hide Your face from us. 

We are Your servants; do not turn us away in anger.

You have been our help; do not abandon us nor forsake us, O God of our salvation!

Teach us Your way, O LORD, and lead us in a level path because of our foes.

In Your name, Jesus~”