Two summers ago, I came across David’s battle prayer, a prayer of intercession before victory is seen. It has been on my mind again recently. Because we live in the midst of a battlefield and face the enemy every day, I share this prayer for you today. Your Commander listens well and is already at work on your behalf.

---

When you are distressed 
and things look bleak,
When the battle appears long 
and hopeless,
When the victory seems so far away . . .
May God attend to your call 
and respond to your cry and need.

May He set your feet in a secure place,
in the cleft of His rock, 
too high for capture.
Let your heart be filled with 
gratitude and praise
as He places you there.

May He send you help, 
but not just any kind of help.
May you recognize the help that 
comes from His holy place . . .
His voice, His presence, 
His light, and His truth.

May He support you - 
hold you up, comfort you,
refresh you, establish you, 
and sustain you with provision
from His abundant storehouses.

May He remember your offerings, 
your sacrifices, your devotion, 
your petitions, your distress, 
and accept your worship
and all you place daily on His altar.

(Pause quietly here 
and listen for Him to respond.)

May He grant Your heart's desire,
giving you strength 
to accomplish His work.
May you hear and heed 
His counsel as He works 
in you and through you 
to fulfill your mission.

Then, with Him 
and with brothers and sisters,
we will celebrate the victory He gives  
as we rally around the battle flag, 
the one standard, which proclaims 
the name and character of 
Almighty God.

May God provide what you need.
Trust His plan and His hands.

---

Here is a link to David’s original Psalm 20.