I love this cooler weather…but a cold Monday morning is a little challenging.

I’ve been reading a lot this morning. Like many other times, if I don’t know what to read, I just start with the Psalms. They always speak to me. Of course, by the time I got to the 27th chapter, I decided to share one that encouraged me.

I’ve been reminded again lately that we do have an Enemy - and as much as I am tempted to think that my enemies could be readily identified by face and name…God is reminding me that my Enemy is the same as His Enemy. Knowing that He is with me - asking Him to always remain - is the best way to overcome any fear that may arise.

This is one of my favorites. I hope it gives you courage as well.

Psalm 27

A psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble?
2 When evil people come to devour me,
when my enemies and foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.
3 Though a mighty army surrounds me,
my heart will not be afraid.
Even if I am attacked,
I will remain confident.
4 The one thing I ask of the Lord—
the thing I seek most—
is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
delighting in the Lord’s perfections
and meditating in his Temple.
5 For he will conceal me there when troubles come;
he will hide me in his sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
6 Then I will hold my head high
above my enemies who surround me.
At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,
singing and praising the Lord with music.

7 Hear me as I pray, O Lord.
Be merciful and answer me!
8 My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”
And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”
9 Do not turn your back on me.
Do not reject your servant in anger.
You have always been my helper.
Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me,
O God of my salvation!
10 Even if my father and mother abandon me,
the Lord will hold me close.

11 Teach me how to live, O Lord.
Lead me along the right path,
for my enemies are waiting for me.
12 Do not let me fall into their hands.
For they accuse me of things I’ve never done;
with every breath they threaten me with violence.
13 Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness
while I am here in the land of the living.

14 Wait patiently for the Lord.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.

Being brave on a cold Monday morning is much easier with the psalmist writing the words that are in my heart…

Remember: Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord!

Peace.