Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant, and save the son of your maidservant. Show me a sign of your favour, that those who hate me may see and be put to shame because you, LORD, have helped me and comforted me. Psalms 86:16-17
God loves bold prayers and this is a bold prayer! Five bold requests in rapid succession. Nothing changes things like when God stands beside a man, woman or child. Impossible odds suddenly dissolve into nothingness! We need to pray this prayer more often—especially “Show me a sign of your favour!”. Note the two-fold effect of answered prayer—one toward demonic enemies, and one toward the one praying. Answered prayer has spiritual warfare implications! So we keep our eyes focused on God when in spiritual battle. His involvement changes everything, and that change comes through prayer!