Psalms 27, verses 7-14

A Psalm of David and of Leigh, Continued

A Passionate Declaration of Faith

  Hear me, O Lord, when I am yelling out in anguish: and have mercy on me when You answer.

For you said, "seek My face;" and my heart answered, "Lord, Your face I will ever seek and that earnestly. So hide not Your face from me. Do not turn this servant away in Your anger.You have been my help, Lord. Do not leave me or disown me; for You alone are the God of my Salvation."

Even if my own parents were to reject and disown me, I know that You will pick me up in Your everlasting arms and care for me. So teach me all of Your ways, Lord, and lead me in that Narrow Path because of my enemies. 

Do not deliver me into the hands of my enemies; for false witnesses have risen against me. They speak of doing such cruel and violent things against me. I would have fainted had I not trusted in You, believing in Your goodness that I see poured out here in our community of believers.

So I will wait on You and for You, Lord. I will remain courageous and You will strengthen my heart if I should falter while I wait. Yes, I will wait on and for You, my Lord!

Psalms Twenty Seven, verses 1-6

A Psalm of David and of Leigh

A Passionate Declaration of Faith

Lord, it is You that gives my life light and purpose. You have saved me; whom shall I fear? It is You that I draw the strength of my life from; of whom shall I be afraid?

When the wicked - enemies of my body and soul - advance against me to consume me from without and within at the same time, they tripped and fell face first in the dirt. Even if their entire armies should try to lay siege against me, I will not fear ... even in my heart of hearts I will remain at peace. And if war does break out all around me, I am confident in this one thing:

 

I have only desired one thing from You, my Lord, and that will I continually seek after: that You will dwell within my heart of hearts all the days of my life so that I may constantly look upon Your beautiful face, to seek You and study Your ways within Your holy Temple - my very soul - forevermore. 

For when I am in trouble, You secret me away and hide me; wrapping me up in Your protective arms of Love; You set me high upon the Rock of my Salvation, even Jesus! 

So shall I lift my head up above those enemies who gather round about me for my destruction: I will also offer my sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving in Your holy temple, yes even my heart of hearts! I will ever sing songs if joy to You my Lord ... my King!

Amen!

Psalm Twenty Six

A Psalm of David ... and Leigh

 Defend me, O Lord; for I have dealt honestly and honorably in all of my ways: I have also placed my trust in You and have not slipped nor strayed from Your Path.

 Examine me from top to bottom, Father. Try me in every way and prove me innocent. For I am ever fully aware of Your unfailing love; it is always on my mind. And I truly rely on your faithfulness, every minute ... all day long.

 I do not associate with the old crowd - drug addicts, gangsters, and criminals - evil doers of all sorts. I hate them and all of their double-dealing ways.

 I wash my hands in Your purity and innocence, joining hands with those encircling Your altar ... dancing with them around Your Throne. Together we Sing Your songs of Praise and Thanksgiving ... telling stories of all Your marvelous works.

Lord, I love that You have taken up residence within my heart of hearts because You fill me with Your honor and glory. Please do not rank me among sinful men and women, or my life and livelihood murderous and bloodthirsty people. For everything they hold dear is full of wicked schemes, treachery, and bribes.

 But I will always walk in honesty and integrity; so deliver me and always deal mercifully with me. 

For I stand on solid and level ground with You: I will do all I can to bring a smile to Your face, Lord ... Always!

Amen.

Psalm 25, Verses 16-22

Continuation of  this Psalm of Leigh

This is my conversation with God the new day dawns. I am, yet again, asking God for His guidance, and pardon from my sin. And I am thankful that He always hears and answers our prayers. As followers of Christ, we all need to believe that God will do these things for each of us.

 Lord, look at me and have mercy; for I am all alone and in big trouble.

 The many stresses within my mind have grown so large they overwhelm me. Father, bring me out of all this stress, worry, and fear.

 Take a good look at all my pain - physical, mental and emotional - and forgive me of my many sins.

 Do You see all those who are enemies of my soul, both man and spirit? See how fiercely they hate me!

 Place Your hedge of protection all around me to guard me, body and soul, that I am not put to shame; for I have placed all of my trust in You.

 May integrity and virtue keep me safe and secure as I wait on and for You.

 And rescue Your church, the Israel of God, out of all of their adversities.

 In Jesus name,

 Amen.

Psalm 25, Verses 8-15

Continuation of  this Psalm of Leigh

This is my conversation with God as this day dawns anew. I am, yet again, asking God for His guidance, and pardon from my sin. And I am thankful that He always hears and answers our prayers. As followers of Christ, we all need to believe that God will do these things for each of us.

Our God is fair and just, therefore He directs His lost children back to His righteous paths; and He leads the meek and humble, step by step, in ways that are right.
 All of the Lord's ways are full of mercy and Truth; He is always loving and faithful to those who follow after them.
 I know that I don't always follow after You as closely as I should, Lord. Please forgive me, even if it is just for the sake of Your holy name.
 Lord, I know that You will direct those men and women - young and old - who fear, respect and honor You in the path that You have chosen for each of them. Their souls will be filled with your peace; and their spiritual children will inherit the earth. For all of Your secrets are hidden deep in their heart of hearts. You have confided with them from the beginning of Your relationship with them. You have shown them Your covenant which they have accepted. They have added their names along side those who have come before.
 Lord, may You always be the focus of my life. May my eyes ever be looking on Your face. For You alone have, can and will ever continue to rescue me from the snares of our enemy.
 I love You, Lord Jesus!
 Amen.