Psalm 27

I’m processing Psalm 27…digging deep. Makes me think of a Spoken Word piece. Here’s the way it came out as I typed an email a few days ago, slightly edited today.

Though King David’s problems dwarf my tiny issues,
I still cry out to the Lord of all through tears and tissues.

My enemies taunt and jeer and make their plans deceitfully
but my Lord will calm my fear and love me unconditionally.

Oh yes, I ask this from the Lord and this I constantly seek:
to see His beauty in His temple every day of the week.

For in the day of trouble, not when or if it might come,
I long to be hidden in His tent, His place to call home.

He will lift me above those who curse me I know
and I will lead the chorus for everyone to show
that our God is the merciful king of the strong and the meek.
Don’t hide your face from me Lord, I am terribly weak!

My savior, my Lord, do not reject me or turn away,
Though my parents have failed, perhaps lost their way,
teach me, lead me, because of my oppressors,
don’t let me follow the way of unholy transgressors.

I remain convinced of this truth every day of my life
that You will be good to those who are torn by strife
yet wait for the Lord, You are strong and courageous
yes wait for the Lord even though it’s outrageous.

Oh yes, I ask this from the Lord and this I constantly seek:
to see His beauty in His temple every day of the week.

I will wait for the Lord, You are strong and courageous
yes wait for the Lord even though it’s outrageous.

Amen.