All in the Family...
With the living and eternal God as my goal and guide
fear and anxiety preempt no place in my life.
All the evil in the world is not able to destroy Him,
nor can it destroy anyone within His loving embrace.
The very legions of hell lay siege to my soul,
only to be thwarted by a power far greater.
I have one primary and ultimate desire;
to abide within the love and acceptance of God.
Within His tender care I know I am safe.
Thus I shall stand tall
regardless of threatening enemies and the tyranny of evil.
I will counter the subtle voices of temptation
with exclamation of praise to my God.
My God does hear when I cry out to Him.
He does not ignore my needs,
nor is He indifferent to my desires.
He will not let me go
even if my very own family should turn against me.
He will sustain me and keep me on course
through the dangers and pitfalls of this life.
It is possible to know and experience God's love
in this uncertain, tumultuous existence.
Take courage,
step out in faith,
scorning consequences.
Let God have His way with you.
Psalm 27
(poetically expressed by
Leslie F. Brandt, Psalms Now,
Concordia Publishing House,
St. Louis, Missouri
1973)
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