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Bible verse
Psalm 27:1
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
What it means
When God is your light, the dark loses its power to terrify, and when He is your salvation, no threat can finally undo you. David names his fear and then names something bigger, the strength of his own life held in steady hands. This is the confidence that carries through in Christ, who called Himself the light of the world and walked out of the tomb. Whatever waits in your shadows today, you are not facing it alone, and the One beside you has already overcome it.
Psalm 27:1 at a glance
| Reference | Psalm 27:1 |
|---|---|
| Book | Psalm |
| Chapter to read it in | Psalm 27 |
| Topic | fear |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where do I find Psalm 27:1?
It is in Psalm, in Psalm 27. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
How can I pray Psalm 27:1?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Psalm 27:1, before any of us arrive. We bring you Psalm 27:1, fear. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Psalm 27 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Psalm 27:1 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
