Psalm 27

“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.” Psalm 27:4

​Be my children’s light and salvation, oh God. Let them not fear but be their stronghold. When evil men attack them, make their foes stumble and fall. Though they be besieged, or war break out against them, let my children be unafraid but rest in You. Oh Father, let their only desire be to dwell in Your temple, gaze upon Your beauty, and seek You. Keep them safe and hide them, setting them high upon a rock. How I pray their shouts of joy, music, and songs will be beautiful sacrifices of praise to You. May You hear my children when they call, oh Lord. Answer them and do not hide Your face. Turn them not away nor forsake them but be their Helper. Teach them Your ways, oh God, leading them in straight paths. Bless them with Your goodness throughout the days of their lives. Help them wait upon You, oh God, so they may be encouraged, take heart, and be strengthened.