Wouldn't That Be Great?

"The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble." (Psalm 20:1).

Let's say you're in trouble, great or maybe small, but trouble enough that this forced you to cry out to someone...to someone for help. Wouldn't it be great to know that the Lord Himself heard you, and also to watch Him respond with an open and unmistakable solution?

Let's say you're totally exposed and vulnerable to people that wished to harm you terribly, even though you were unaware of their objectives. Wouldn't it be great if your God kept you secure from all damage ? even the damage you did not know had been there?

What if you were by yourself as well as friendless, surrounded by unfaithful men and women, living in a place of raising ungodliness. Wouldn't it be great if the Master noticed you and did something unique to change factors around on your behalf in a very great and also beneficial way?

Let's suppose you are kind and also giving to many people over an extended period of time, but were feeling that nobody noticed or really valued the things you had achieved. Wouldn't it be great if instantly you were conscious of the Lord hadn't only realized and also appreciated every single kindness you had shown, but that He actually had a record of them all as well as was getting ready to hand back to you much more than you had given ? though that was not the reason why you made it happen.

Let's suppose you had awesome dreams but absolutely no means of making them happen. Wouldn't it be great if the Lord supplied you with all the resource as well as relationships needed to fully realize your noblest ideas and achieve your very best of projects.

What if you had been confronted with some sort of titanic problem, a David before Goliath, even though unsure regarding the way it would end up, you stood your ground and fought using faith and courage.... therefore you won. Wouldn't it be great if suddenly all of your friends and family were told the news of your victory and jumped to their feet cheering in honor of God.

Imagine if every time you prayed in earnest, thoughtful, humble faith ? God answered your prayer. Wouldn't that be great.

Incidentally, these aren't the wistful longings of an loopy dreamer, neither are they the vain imaginations of a spent cynic. No, certainly not. With regard to everything I have just touched on is all covered in a single prayer found in the Bible; a single excellent blessing uttered ages ago that stands in rich supply for all, even unto this very day. Here, read it yourself....

"In times of trouble, may the LORD respond to your cry. May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm. May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem. May he remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. May he grant your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans. May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory, flying banners to honor our God. May the LORD answer all your prayers." Psalm 20:1-5 (New Living Translation)

May I suggest this specific prayer as being a wonderful way to start out your day? Pray this for yourself, to be sure; but, to truly see its fullest blessing discovered in ever-expanding steps - pray it specifically, deliberately, and also continuously for other people as well!

Say, now wouldn't that be great?