A prayer for everyday
What an amazing prayer by David before he went into battle. The Psalm is such a powerful prayer that we can use every day. While reading through this Psalm, trying to identify the one scripture that stood out for me, I just could not pinpoint just one, since the entire Psalm is so powerful. While reading through the different translations, I came across this version of the prayer in words by pastor Travis D. Smith (from www.heartofashepherd.com/) that I would like to quote:
“Psalm 20 – “The LORD [Eternal God; Jehovah] hear [answer; speak] thee in the day [time] of trouble [distress; adversity]; the name [fame; renown; reputation; memory] of the God [Elohim; the Mighty God] of Jacob defend [high; exalted; strong] thee; 2 Send thee help [aid] from the sanctuary [sacred, holy place], and strengthen [support; comfort; sustain] thee out of Zion [site of the city of David and the Temple Mount]; Remember [think about; meditate; declare] all thy offerings [gift; sacrifice], and accept [satisfy; become prosperous] thy burnt sacrifice [offering]; Selah [lit. pause; or pause to think]. 4 Grant [give; put; deliver] thee according to thine own heart [mind; understanding], and fulfill [consecrate; accomplish; overflow] all thy counsel [advice; purpose]. We will rejoice [sing; shout; cry for joy] in thy salvation [help; deliverance], and in the name [fame; renown; reputation; memory] of our God [Elohim; the Mighty God] we will set up our banners [flags; standard]: the LORD [Eternal God; Jehovah] fulfil [consecrate; accomplish; overflow] all thy petitions [request; desires]. Now know I that the Lord saves his anointed [the king was God’s anointed]; He will hear him from his holy heaven [for God reigns over His creation from heaven’s throne] with the saving strength of his right hand. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses [horsemen; the cavalry]: But we will remember the name of the Lord our God. They [the enemies of God’s people] are brought down [defeated] and fallen [vanquished]: But we [Israel] are risen,
and stand upright [confident of victory]. Save, Lord [Jehovah, save]: Let the king [the LORD; the Sovereign of heaven] hear us when we call [shout His name].”
What an amazing prayer to pray every day!