Chapter 27

1 Of David. 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? [Psa 27:1 ESV]

A favorite verse of mine.

So in this Psalm, David is not soul searching in the least, nor praying for God to take care of his enemies.  In this one, David seems to be pretty afraid of his current situation, and is sort of "praying himself a pep talk".

These verses put it into words.  David has faith, but it falters sometimes.  He trusts, but he prays that he will trust:

8 You have said, "Seek my face." My heart says to you, "Your face, LORD, do I seek." [Psa 27:8 ESV]

David says "I'm doing what you said to keep me from being afraid...but it isn't working."  He is praying the promise, looking for faith.  This is a prayer for truly dark times, for times of fear.

Good FB post.

2023 - These verses also, for comfort when we are afraid:

13 [I had fainted], unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. 14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. [Psa 27:13-14 KJV].

Believe that God still works for good in this life, in these times.  Wait on Him, that is, be patient until He should choose to show His goodness and power in this world.