Fantastic Friday #260

Calling

¹ May the LORD answer you when you are in distress;
may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
² May he send you help from the sanctuary
and grant you support from Zion.
³ May he remember all your sacrifices
and accept your burnt offerings.
⁴ May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.
⁵ May we shout for joy over your victory
and lift up our banners in the name of our God.

May the LORD grant all your requests.

⁶ Now this I know:
The LORD gives victory to his anointed.
He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary
with the victorious power of his right hand.
⁷ Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
⁸ They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.
⁹ LORD, give victory to the king!
Answer us when we call! Psalm 20

I am a mess. I can say that because I am a human being who falls short in many ways. I put so much pressure on myself for many things, and you would think that I could remember to relax and be who God made me to be. Five years ago I wasn't letting God take the desires of my heart and fulfill them because I thought I was in control of my life. It took a friend to remind me that I cannot trust in myself to claim victory, that I have to trust the Lord Almighty to fulfill His will for my life. Each week for five years God has provided the words and the Word for me to fulfill the calling He has for me. What is your calling? What are you searching for? What are you requesting from God in prayer? If a messed up guy like me can find his calling, you can find yours.

Have a great weekend.