Wouldn't That Be Great?
Posted: Sunday, January 30, 2011
by Ramon Ross
By Faith Enterprise
"The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble." (Psalm 20:1).
Imagine if you're in trouble, great or perhaps small, however trouble enough that it pushed you to cry out to somebody...to anyone for help. Wouldn't it be great to find out that the Lord Himself heard you, and to see Him respond in an open and unmistakable manner?
What if you were alone and friendless, surrounded by unfaithful people, living in a location of increasing ungodliness. Wouldn't it be great if the Lord observed you and did something special to turn things around for you in a favorable as well as beneficial way?
Let's say you had been kind and generous to many people over an extended period of time, but were feeling that no one noticed or really appreciated everything you had performed. Wouldn't it be great if suddenly you were aware that the Lord had not just observed and appreciated each and every kindness you had shown, but that He actually had a record of them all as well as was preparing to give back to you a lot more than you had given ? even though that was not why you made it happen.
Imagine if you had great dreams but absolutely no means of making them happen. Wouldn't it be great if the Lord provided you with the source as well as relationships required to completely realize your noblest ideas and execute your best of plans.
What if you're faced with a titanic struggle, a David before Goliath, and though unsure as to how it would turn out, you stood your ground and fought with faith and courage.... and you won. Wouldn't it be great if all of a sudden all of your family and friends were told the news of your success and leapt to their feet cheering in honor of God.
What if every time you prayed in earnest, thoughtful, humble faith - God answered your prayer. Wouldn't that be great.
By the way, these are not the wistful longings of a loopy dreamer, nor are they the vain imaginations of a expended cynic. No, by no means. With regard to everything I've just touched upon is all covered in one single prayer found in the Bible; one excellent blessing uttered ages ago that stands in rich supply for all, even to this very day. Here, study it for 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 prayer as a good way to start out your day? Pray it for yourself, to be sure; but, to really see its fullest blessing unleashed in ever-expanding measures - pray it specifically, intentionally, and continually for others also!
Say, now wouldn't that be great?
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