May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.
Psalm 20:4 NIV
Heart’s Desire
Canadians for a Sustainable Society commissioned Leger Market Research to conduct a large and thorough poll on the Canadian public’s thoughts on what they desire. Three-in-ten would like to live in a small city or in the country, two-in-ten would prefer living in a small town or a large city. It’s worth noting that where Canadians are currently living is generally where they would choose to live, if they could live anywhere. Atlantic Canadians, at 46% and Quebecers at 36% are more likely to be interested in living in the country.
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I get a kick out of hearing the answers that pageant participants give when asked what they would ask for if they could have anything in the world. Their answers make it clear what is in their hearts. The Bible understands this as well and it gives a great promise in Psalm 20:4: “May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.” This is not a promise that God will give you anything you wish for. That promise isn’t given anywhere in the Bible. The context of this verse is a person who is genuinely seeking after the heart of God. He is regularly offering sacrifices and burnt offerings to the Lord. He is a person who is seeking God’s victory in his life. The Psalmist then gives him this great promise – when your focus is on the Lord, and the desire of your heart is victory, God will come through for you. He always grants the desire of the heart of one whose passion is to bring God glory and walk in victory.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley