So this is what it feels like to be in the 27s club… It honestly isn’t much different then 26. I’m still young, full of vitality for life and pursuing my dreams with an energetic spirit.
I can’t help but be sentimental and look back on my last year of life, and when I do I simply see the word “joy”. I feel it, too! This last year hasn’t been anything short of joyful! I’ve been growing closer to God than ever before, and I hope that every year I continue to grow even closer. Through my trust in his timing, my desire to know him more intimately and my experiences where he’s beyond provided for my needs – God’s been my closest friend. This last year has been full of blessings and grace that I do not deserve yet he freely gives. And the best part, he has enough blessing for everyone! I love how abundantly giving the Lord is!
At my birthday party my friend Amy told me what a great year 27 is, because that means Psalm 27 is my verse! I had never heard of focusing on the Psalm that correlates with your age but thought that it sounded fun so I went home and immediately checked it out. I’ve read through the Psalms several times but I don’t have the best memorization so I had to re-read it to remember which one it was. Friends, it was so touching and encouraging. I just had to share it with you all! I hope that you are blessed as you read this. I pray for peace, grace, and blessings upon the readers of this post!
All photos by Jared Whitney!
Psalm 27
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[a] 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.
