[Praise you, Jehovah Yahweh, that you do answer: “I will call upon the Lord in the day of trouble, for he will answer me” (Ps. 86:7).]

“may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.”

[You, heavenly Father, are the strong and faithful One, and in your name is power. You kept on working with that rascal, Jacob the deceiver, persisting to the end and finally brought Jacob to surrender in worship on his death bed. And now, in spite of his ugly past, you are not ashamed to be called “The God of Jacob!”

You protected him all through his life, and in like manner, you, O Elohim, the powerful and faithful One, protect me in all times, in every place, in all circumstances. You are rock-solid-sure in your love and power.]

Psalm 20:2 “May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.”

[Praise you, Lord God, that we can enter your sanctuary any time and know that you will hear and accept us. Praise you that you always send help, just the right help, at just the right time—which may be much later than we want it, but then we have a chance to live by faith as we wait for your perfect and wise timing.]

Psalm 20:3 “May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings.”

[Praise you, Lord Jesus, that in your name and by your grace, we are able to offer acceptable worship to you. We are able to give you honor and glory in ways that are pleasing to you. Only in you and by your sacrifice is this possible. Praise you for opening the way for us.]

As we pray this prayer, help us to see your answers in our lives today. Thank you for how you will respond, O Lord, our God.
Selah