Psalm 27

Psalm 27 (NIV)
Of David.
“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 the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.
4 One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on 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 sacred tent
and set me high upon a rock.
6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.
7 Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.
8 My heart says of you, “Seek his 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, God my Savior.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, 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, spouting malicious accusations.
13 I remain 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.”

This is my favorite Scripture. It has helped me since I was a young girl. In times when I was younger, I would quote, “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 I was scared or afraid of something. As I got older, I began to quote this on more “major” things in my life. I really like the entire passage because nothing can come against me. I have Christ on my side. He is who I look to for my comfort, salvation, and needs. He protects and provides for me no matter what or who comes against me. It is also a Scripture I taught my daughter when she was about 3 and was afraid of the dark. She continues to quote it even three years later.
Memorizing and quoting Scriptures can be so powerful in your life. I encourage you to find a Scripture that deals with a situation you are going through. Post it in your car, in your bathroom, or room. Memorize it and quote it often. Do you have a favorite Scripture verse? If you would like to share it, post it in the comments.