Psalm 27

by Kenzie Grace Crosslin
(Norman, Oklahoma, United States)

When I was in the fifth grade, my dad cheated on my mom so they got a divorce. I also thought that to fill up the space made by my dad was with boys..but all I need is God :) My sister, who is 6 years older than me, has really helped me through it. And ever since then; I feel like God has given me this verse. I see it everywhere, and its also a part of my testimony. Its "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?"

My Comments:

Thank you for sharing. It is strengthening and encouraging when the Lord makes a verses alive to us in our time of hurt or need. Below is the entire chapter in the NIV.

Psalm 27

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?
2 When evil men advance against me
to devour my flesh,a
when my enemies and my foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then will I be confident.

4 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 in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble
he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle
and set me high upon a rock.
6 Then my head will be exalted
above the enemies who surround me;
at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the LORD.

7 Hear my voice when I call, O LORD;
be merciful to me and answer me.
8 My heart says of you, “Seek hisb face!”
Your face, LORD, I will seek.
9 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.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
the LORD will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, O LORD;
lead me in a straight path
because of my oppressors.
12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
breathing out violence.

13 I am still confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD.