Responding To Answered Prayer

What mighty praise, O God,

belongs to you in Zion.

We will fulfill our vows to you,

for you answer our prayers.

All of us must come to you.

Though we are overwhelmed by our sins,

you forgive them all.

What joy for those you choose to bring near,

those who live in your holy courts.

What festivities await us

inside your holy Temple.

You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds,

O God our savior.

Psalm 65:1-5

God is worthy of our praise. He does answer our prayers. Moreover, he forgives our sins. David rejoiced in this truth and ecstatically exclaimed, “What festivities await us inside your holy Temple.” For David, entering God’s presence was the greatest joy he could imagine. He made sure that the Lord knew of his joy and showered praises on him.

On countless occasions, God has forgiven our sins and answered our prayers. With the same fervency that we pray for his help, let us remember to sing his praises, and let us follow through on our promises to the Lord.

• Dear Lord, I will fulfill my vows to you, for you answer my prayers . . .