Good things: Here. Now!

I can hear Julie Strahan and Ann Shallbetter singing this psalm. I'm at the Church of St. Philip's in North Minneapolis on a Sunday morning, and my old choir director and dear faith friend are leading us all in this sung prayer. And it reminds me that God is here. And that the author knew fear and refuge, darkness and light, sorrow and joy, ALL RIGHT HERE. And that makes my heart a tad less heavy and able to lean into promise, into melody, into Love.

Peace, Blessings, Courage to all!
Melissa


Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14

R. (13) I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.
The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom should I fear?
The LORD is my life’s refuge;
of whom should I be afraid?

R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.
One thing I ask of the LORD;
this I seek:
To dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
That I may gaze on the loveliness of the LORD
and contemplate his temple.

R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.
I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD
in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.

R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.