February 19th Reflection by Bill Lynch

Psalm 27
Triumphant Song of Confidence

Of David.
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?

When evildoers assail me
   to devour my flesh—
my adversaries and foes—
   they shall stumble and fall.


Though an army encamp against me,
   my heart shall not fear;
though war rise up against me,
   yet I will be confident.

One thing I asked of the Lord,
   that will I seek after:
to live in the house of the Lord
   all the days of my life,
to behold the beauty of the Lord,
   and to inquire in his temple.

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 set me high on a rock.

Now my head is 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.

Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud,
   be gracious to me and answer me!
‘Come,’ my heart says, ‘seek his face!’
   Your face, Lord, do I seek.
   Do not hide your face from me.

Do not turn your servant away in anger,
   you who have been my help.
Do not cast me off, do not forsake me,
   O God of my salvation!
If my father and mother forsake me,
   the Lord will take me up.

Teach me your way, O Lord,
   and lead me on a level path
   because of my enemies.
Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries,
   for false witnesses have risen against me,
   and they are breathing out violence.

I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord
   in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
   be strong, and let your heart take courage;
   wait for the Lord!

Psalm
by Bill Lynch

Lord God, I trust in you,
   in you alone do I depend.
You are my light and salvation,
   you are my stronghold.

Maker of the universe, I praise you,
   above all creation you reign.
You grant life and love,
   you alone are Light eternal.

I long to be in your presence,
  day and night I think of you.
A day with you is everything to me,
   everything I desire.

I seek to listen to your voice,
   to know your will and your way.
I delight in your Word and Light.
   I exist to be your disciple.

Father, deliver me from all danger,
   keep me safe from sin and death.
Enemies surround me and threaten,
   my life is ever in your hands.

In the moment I know your love,
   unfailing and everlasting.
You come to me to save me,
   you are all I need.

Prayer
Jesus, Father, Spirit; you are all I need. You are the safety for life. As I follow your voice and walk your path, keep me safe in your love... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen