Psalm 27 Guided Scripture Prayer
1 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?
Dear God,
Thank you for being the light that illuminates the darkness. Because of you, I am saved. You provide a safe place for me to rest and find comfort. I have nothing to fear because you are with me…
2 When evildoers assail me
to eat up my flesh,
my adversaries and foes,
it is they who stumble and fall.
3 Though an army encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war arise against me,
yet I will be confident.
Some days I feel like I am being attacked from every side. My hope fades as I look at the circumstances surrounding me, but I don’t need to be afraid. I can have confidence because of you alone…
4 One thing have I 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.
There is nothing more heart-comforting or satisfying than dwelling with you, Lord. I long to spend time with you, seeking after you. In these few moments alone with you, show me your beauty. As I lift my eyes toward you, my problems fade…
5 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.
6 And now my head shall be lifted up
above my enemies all around me,
and I will offer in his tent
sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make melody to the Lord.
7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud;
be gracious to me and answer me!
8 You have said, “Seek my face.”
My heart says to you,
“Your face, Lord, do I seek.”
Your Word says when I seek you I will find you, if I seek you with my whole heart. Father, I come into your presence today for nothing more than to be with you. I am letting go of my own agenda and seeking you with my whole heart. Wrap me in your loving embrace…
9 Hide not your face from me.
Turn not your servant away in anger,
O you who have been my help.
Cast me not off; forsake me not,
O God of my salvation!
10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me,
but the Lord will take me in.
11 Teach me your way, O Lord,
and lead me on a level path
because of my enemies.
12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries;
for false witnesses have risen against me,
and they breathe out violence.
13 I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living!
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Lord! (ESV)
(Take a minute right now to call out the names of your loved ones to the Father. As we wait for him, we can take courage knowing he is working on their behalf…)
Thank you for showing us your goodness, God. I will remember your promises as I go about my day. Thank you for hope, peace, and confidence through your son, Jesus. Amen.
A Scripture prayer based on Psalm 27.