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You know, I was prone to write here the same thing that is written in Portuguese, but, maybe I'll add something. Before I read Psalm 20,  which this post is about, I read Matthew 15:29 - 31. In this passage it estates what Jesus had been doing and most of it He was healing people. Today, we have advanced medicine, that sometimes we prefer to rely on doctors' hands than on Jesus' healing hands. Wait! I'm not saying that you shouldn't look for a doctor, but rather thinking first in taking pills we should put before God our health's concernings and let Him guide us from there. Yes, Go see a doctor; pray that this doctor may be enlightened by the Holy Spirit and not misdiagnose you. Pray that he may be used as a God's instrument. Trusting that God is in control.
So, now I can talk about Psalm 20, which has everything to do with what I just said above. This is a beautiful hymn and we all should have it in mind because it is just the right thing to wish someone with. Let's see it
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!

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