How Do I Pray Before a Spiritual Battle? (Psalm 20) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study

Today we look at Psalm 20, a prayer God's people prayed before a battle. Whether we notice it or not, we face a spiritual battle every day, and this psalm gives us words to pray when we feel overwhelmed by what the enemy is throwing at us. "Some boast in chariots and some in horses, But we will boast in the name of the LORD, our God." (Psalm 20:7) Questions this episode answers What is Psalm 20 about? Psalm 20 is a prayer for the king before he goes into battle. The people ask God to answer, protect, and help him. It reminds us that real victory comes from the Lord. How can I use Psalm 20 as a prayer today? You can pray its words over yourself or someone you love when life feels like a fight. Put your trust in the name of the Lord, not in your own strength or plans. What does it mean to trust in the name of the Lord? In Scripture, God's name stands for who He is. Trusting His name means leaning on His character and power, and for believers today that includes the power of the name of Jesus. Links Psalms like this one come alive when you pray them slowly, and that is what our contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui is all about. Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org Listen ad-free, plus the full library of past series, on Patreon: patreon.com/HearingJesus Questions or prayer requests? Leave me a voicemail: SpeakPipe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices