August 20
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PSALM 20 MAY THE LORD GRANT YOUR HEART’S DESIRE
May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble!
May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!
2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion!
3 May he remember all your offerings and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah
4 May he grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans!
5 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!
6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed;
he will answer him from his holy heaven
with the saving might of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
8 They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand upright.
9 O LORD, save the king! May he answer us when we call. – Psalm 20:1-9
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
All you God’ people, hail our King, the Lord God Almighty
Praise his holy name and give him all the glory
May the Lord grant you your heart’s desire
Remember to follow God’s laws and never get tired
May we all shout for joy for we’ve been rescued from sin
May our gracious God hear our prayers and pleas
Open up your heart to the Lord Most High
He alone is trustworthy since he gave you your life
He will save and protect you from evil if you follow his commands
Your desires must be in line with his will and it will be granted
Pray and plead a God who is steadfast in his love and gracious
Trust him alone, for he will lead you to be constantly righteous.
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think some desires of our hearts are not granted to us when we ask for it?
• What do you think the mindset of the world is when it comes to desires?