A Psalm and A Prayer
Psalm 20

Psalm 20

Leader: The Lord answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you!

People: May he send you help from the sanctuary, and give you support from Zion.

Leader: May he remember all your offerings, and regard with favor your sacrifices.

People: May we shout for joy over your victory, and in the name of our God set up our banners.

Leader: Now I know that the Lord will help his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty victories.

People: Give victory to the king, O Lord; answer us when we call.

O Lord Jesus, risen from the dead and reigning from on high, hear our prayers this day. We praise You for Your mighty deeds in our behalf. We humbly thank You for bearing Your cross for us. Empower us to bear our cross in behalf of others, that we might share the gospel message with them. Fill us with Your Spirit, that others might see Your love for them in the way we live each day. As Christians, we feel honored to bear Your holy name. Help us to bring You honor by the way we treat You and others. And now we pray once again the prayer You taught us: “Our Father. . .”