The Psalmist praise ends with a confession as to what the Lord has done. He not only answers prayer but strongly encourages the psalmist, revitalizing his life.

"This psalm directs and encourages us to repose ourselves and our confidence in God, and by faith to put ourselves under his protection and commit ourselves to his care, which we must do, with an entire resignation and satisfaction, in singing this psalm. "-Matthew Henry

I want you Lord. (Desire)
I need you Lord. (Survival)

"The value of the idol shows the folly of the maker in wasting his substance, but certainly does not increase the power of the image, since there is no more life in silver and gold than in brass or iron. "-Charles Spurgeon 

"The greatest tragedy in life is the prayers that go unanswered because they go unasked."-Mark Batterson

I hope that everyone who listens to this today will as the Lord to bless them today. Maybe you have been missing out on something, just because you have not asked. 

"The psalm is a fitting climax to the collection of “royal psalms” (93, 95–100) and sums up their emphasis on God’s sovereign rule, His goodness to His people, the responsibility of all nations to acknowledge Him, and the importance of God’s people exalting and worshipping Him. "

Pray today for God’s favor on you, your family, and our church. 

"Hope begins with submitting oneself fully to the protection of God and is demonstrated by absolute loyalty to him. "

Psalm 84:10..."For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere."