Psalm 20
1May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble, *
the Name of the God of Jacob defend you;
2Send you help from his holy place *
and strengthen you out of Zion;
3Remember all your offerings *
and accept your burnt sacrifice;
4Grant you your heart’s desire *
and prosper all your plans.
5We will shout for joy at your victory
and triumph in the Name of our God; *
may the LORD grant all your requests.
6Now I know that the LORD gives victory to his anointed; *
he will answer him out of his holy heaven,
with the victorious strength of his right hand.
7Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, *
but we will call upon the Name of the LORD our God.
8They collapse and fall down, *
but we will arise and stand upright.
9O LORD, give victory to the king *
and answer us when we call.
A Prayer for Joy in God’s Creation
O heavenly Father, who has filled the world with beauty: Open our eyes to behold your gracious hand in all your works; that, rejoicing in your whole creation, we may learn to serve you with gladness; for the sake of him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
