Love is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?Love is the strength of my life, Of whom shall I be afraid?
A Lectio Divina meditation on Psalm 27 from Nan Merrill’s book Psalms for Praying
Experience stillness and in the quiet hear what God is offering from these rich and hope-filled words.
Love is my light and
my salvation,
whom shall I fear?
Love is the strength of
my life, Of whom shall I be afraid?
When fears assail me,
rising up to accuse me,
Each one in turn shall be seen
in Love’s light.
Though a multitude of demons
rise up within me,
my heart shall not fear.
Though doubts and guilt do battle,
yet shall I remain confident.
One thing have I asked of Love,
that I shall ever seek:
That I might dwell in the
Heart of Love
all the days of my life,
To behold the Beauty of my Beloved,
and to know Love’s Plan.
For I shall hide in Love’s heart
in the day of trouble,
As in a tent in the desert,
Away from the noise of my fears.
And I shall rise above
my struggles, my pain,
Shouting blessings of gratitude
in Love’s Heart
And singing melodies of praise
to my Beloved.
Hear, O my Beloved,
when I cry aloud,
be gracious and answer me!
You aha said, “Seek my face.”
My heart responds,
Your face, my Beloved, do I seek;
hide not your face from me.”
Do not turn from me,
You who have been my refuge.
Enfold me in your strong arms,
O Blessed One.
Though my father and mother
may not understand me,
You, my Beloved, know me and love me.
Teach me to be love,
as You are Love;
Lead me through each fear;
Hold my hand as I walk through
valleys of illusion each day,
That I may know your Peace.
I believe that I shall know the
Realm of Heaven,
of Love, here on Earth!
Call upon the Beloved,
be strong and trust
in the heart’s courage.
Trust in the power of Love;
the Beloved’s unconditional and
ever lasting love for you.