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The Lord Do These Things?

The Lord Do These Things?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who intercede and ask for God’s blessing for others.

According to the notes in the English Standard Version of the Bible, “Psalm 20 is a prayer that God will give success to the Davidic King, particularly in battle.” Psalm 20:1-5 (ESV) can help[God to bless the King]:

“May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble!
May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!
May he send you help from the sanctuary
and give you support from Zion!
May he remember all your offerings
and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah

May he grant you your heart’s desire
and fulfill all your plans!
May we shout for joy over your salvation,
and in the name of our God set up our banners!
May the Lord fulfill all your petitions!” 

God is able to provide all this and more. How amazing it would be to see the psalmist’s list fulfilled. We serve a mighty God. Trust him.

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Are You Aware of Your Sin?

Are You Aware of Your Sin?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who ask God to declare them innocent from hidden faults. In Jesus’ name, amen.

As our culture is becoming increasingly more secularized, people often rationalize sinful behavior. There are people who are blinded as to what is offensive to God.

To begin Psalm 19:12-13, King David asks a profound question:

“Who can discern his errors?
Declare me innocent from hidden faults.

Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not have dominion over me!

Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.”

King David was pleading with the Lord to help him remain faultless and avoid sinful behavior. Are you willing to do the same? It would be wise to ask God to bring to mind sinful behavior. If it becomes clear there is sin: Repent!

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God Bless King David?

God Bless King David?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who ask God to bless others. In Jesus’ name, amen.

According to the notes in the New English Standard Version, God’s people originally sang this Psalm for King David. The words of Psalm 20:1-5 (ESV) remind us of the amazing power of God to be there when we need him most. Image singers singing:

“May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble!
May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!
May he send you help from the sanctuary
and give you support from Zion!
May he remember all your offerings
and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah

May he grant you your heart’s desire
and fulfill all your plans!
May we shout for joy over your salvation,
and in the name of our God set up our banners!
May the Lord fulfill all your petitions!”

Be encouraged as this Psalm ministers to your soul. King David was a man after God’s own heart. His petitions would have agreed with God’s plan. What if someone prayed these things for you? How might you act differently?

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Acceptable to God?

Acceptable to God?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those want the words of their mouth and the meditation of their heart to be acceptable to God. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Over the last several decades, language on television and in other media has noticeably become more profane. Unfortunately, even the faithful stumble in this area. Psalm 19:14 (ESV) is a familiar verse that can be used to turn away from the filthy language and other sin. It will prepare a person to be in God’s presence.

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”

Think deeply about this verse. It is a fitting prayer. Will you take time to pray right now?

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Blameless Before God?

Blameless Before God?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to be blameless before God. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Believers want to worship and praise God. They also want to avoid sin. Yet, sometimes a person is clueless as to something that may be offensive to God. We hear the psalmist’s concern in Psalm 19:12-13 (ESV):

“Who can discern his errors?
Declare me innocent from hidden faults.

Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not have dominion over me!

Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.”

Ask the Lord to keep you blameless. If a sin comes to mind, repent.

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The Lord’s Law Is Perfect?

The Lord’s Law Is Perfect?

Dear Lord, I pray for the wisdom to recognize that the law of the Lord is perfect.

Notice what writers call the parallel structure of this section of God’s holy and inspired word. Several of the phrases start with the same word (i.e. The). David, the psalmist, helps us to understand how he regards the Lord’s law and the Lord himself when we read Psalm 19:7-11:

“The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple;
the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the Lord is clean,
enduring forever;
the rules of the Lord are true,
and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.”

Take a moment and reflect on what David thinks of God’s laws and who he says God is. Do you have the same intense feelings? Why? Or why not? Does something need to change?

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