Psalms 20 opens as a prayer to the Lord (Yahweh) to answer in the day of trouble. We must never doubt that God hears our prayers. I believe that not only does God hear our prayers, but He is more than able to answer our prayers. The Bible tells us,
Now to him who is able to do far more than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,
Ephesians 3:20
Why do I believe in God? Why do I trust he hears and answers my prayers?
Because the Bible tells me so! That might be a simple answer for many and that is ok, because for me I believe that the Bible is the infallible Word of God. Does that mean that God makes my life easy and answers all my prayers exactly as I prefer? Not by a long shot! In fact circumstances rarely go as I desire.
For example, this is the 3rd Bible Journal Post I have had to peck on my computer with one hand. God has not answered my prayer to totally heal my wrist like I have asked. But He has provided in ways that have blessed me far beyond having use of my right (dominant) hand!
On Dec 14, I had a silly accident and tripped outside on our patio. My entire body landed on my out-stretched right arm. I knew immediately that I had broken it. A trip to urgent care and a follow up to an Orthopedic Dr confirmed that I had fractured my radius bone at my wrist. I had prayed that I would not need surgery as we would be leaving for our annual Christmas trip to Florida in just 3 days. At that time my prayers were answered and it looked like a clean break with just a cast for 4 weeks!
Well, long story short, my fracture is healed, but but I still have much pain. Last week an MRI showed some tendon/ligament damage so now I am now waiting to meet with a hand surgeon. But, God has heard every prayer and answered with each member of my family stepping up! For 25 years I have been the sole house cleaner, cooker, grocery shopper, laundry washer/folder, etc…you need something done? I’ll do it for you! Yes, my kids had/have “chores” and they do help around the house, but this set back made it obvious that I do 90%of the work.
Over the last almost 6 weeks I have had to sit back and let them take over. Talk about humbling! Things may not be done to my satisfaction, but they are done. Food prep has been the hardest and every evening someone in my household has shown up to help chop and prepare dinner. My husband has even perfected my pony tail!
I have prayed to God in my time of trouble and he hears me! He provides for me as He sees fit!
May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion!
Psalm 20:1-2
I believe because through every trial or hardship I have faced, I have tasted and seen God’s help all the way through. Psalm 20 shows us the importance of three words: hope, faith, and trust. Hardships and trials of any kind cause us to question what we hope in, what we believe in, and what we trust in. Psalm 20 calls us to trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Psalm 20:7
We don’t know what tomorrow holds, but if we believe the Bible is Truth, we place our Hope, Faith, and Trust in the name of the Lord our God.