Psalm 20:1-5 Archives - Dennis Conrad Author

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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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 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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