A Powerful Prayer (Psalm 20)

Psalm 20 

This Psalm, written by David, was purposed to be a ceremonial prayer before going into warfare (Coffman Commentary). David wrote this prayer right around before the time he went to battle with Syria. It is said this was the most trying time for David, as the war was due to his own sins (the affair with Bathsheba and death of Uriah). David wrote this prayer for the people to pray not only over him as he went into battle but also future kings who engaged in combat. After David wrote this prayer, victory did indeed come! 

Do you know someone or are you yourself facing a battle right now? I encourage you to pray this powerful prayer of assurance and great faith over yourself and others! 

1 May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;
    may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
2 May he send you help from the sanctuary
    and grant you support from Zion. (Some translate this verse to say, 'May God take you to a high place') 
3 May he remember all your sacrifices
    and accept your burnt offerings.[b]
4 May he give you the desire of your heart
    and make all your plans succeed.
5 May we shout for joy over your victory
    and lift up our banners in the name of our God.

May the Lord grant all your requests.

6 Now this I know:
    The Lord gives victory to his anointed.
He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary
    with the victorious power of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, (These were the most feared weapons of the day. What is the stronghold you are fighting against? God is stronger!) 
    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
8 They are brought to their knees and fall,
    but we rise up and stand firm.
9 Lord, give victory to the king!
    Answer us when we call!