Psalm 27 Special Plead for life

Psalm 27

The Lord is my light and my salvation,

Whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life, 

of whom shall I be afraid?

Though a multitude of demons rise up within me,

my heart shall not fear.

Though doubts and guilt do battle, 

yet shall I remain confident.

One thing have I asked of the Lord, 

that I shall ever seek: that I might dwell

in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, 

to behold the beauty of my Beloved, 

and to know the Lord’s plan.

For I shall hide in the Lord’s heart

In the day of trouble,

As in a tent in the desert,

Away from the noise of my fears.

And I shall rise above struggles, my pai,

shouting blessings of gratitude in the Lord’s heart, 

and singing melodies of praise to my Beloved.

Hear, O my Lord, when I cry aloud,

be gracious and answer me!

You have said, “Seek my face.”

My heart responds, “Your face, my Beloved, do I seek;

hide not your face from me.”

Do not turn from me,

You who have been my refuge.

Enfold me in your strong arms,

O Blessed One.

Though my father and mother may not understand me, 

You, my Beloved, know me and love me.

Teach me to love, as You are Love; 

lead me through each fear; 

hold my hand as I walk through valleys of doubt each day, 

that I may know Your peace.

I believe that I shall know the realm of Heaven, 

of Love, here on earth!

Wait for the Beloved,

be strong with courage of the heart;

Yes! Wait for the Beloved of your heart!

—Psalms for Praying by Nan Merrill