Message Notes

KEY PHRASE

1. Key Phrase in Psalm 20

“May the LORD…”   Psalm 20:1-5

2. Significance

a) A wish

b) A hope

c) A prayer

3. Answer from the Lord

a) His will

b) His grace and mercy

4. Important Focus

a) “In the day of trouble”   (Psalm 20:1)

b) This could refer to a number of things: –

i) Ordinary and common problems

ii) Special times of need (calamity, disaster etc)

c) Divine help

i) Would be needed

ii) Would be appreciated

5. May the LORD…

a) May He answer   (Psalm 20:1)

b) May He defend   (Psalm 20:1)

c) May He send help from the sanctuary (Heaven)   (Psalm 20:2)

d) May He strengthen out of Zion   (Psalm 20:2)

e) May He remember all your offerings
And accept your burnt sacrifice   (Psalm 20:3)

f) May He grant you according to your
Heart’s desire, and fulfil all your purpose   (Psalm 20:4)

g) May the LORD fulfil all your petitions   (Psalm 20:5)

6. Significant Lessons

a) Prayer is vital but it is not everything

b) How we live and how we do things affect answers to prayer