We had mentioned that Daniel prayed 3 times a day. But he did not pray 3 times a day just because he was a very free man. He was a very busy man much more than you and me saying or complaining all the times " I am so busy" to pray or to go the church. Daniel is one of the chief officers of the Babylonian king. He was entrusted with all kinds of works and tasks by the King because he was exceptionally gifted and talented with all kinds of knowledge and wisdom by the God whom he faithfully worshipped and pray to. The king was just seating on his throne, but Daniel is the true person who always gave the best ideas to organize and manage the Kingdom of Babylonian. Even though he was such a busy man, he still prayed 3 times a day. Don't complain that you are so busy to spend your time with God. Otherwise, Daniel will one day ask you when you meet with him in heaven, "How can you say that you don't have time for God because you are so busy? I was much busier than you when I was on earth. But I still prayed 3 times a day."
Let's see the way he prayed to God and learn something good from him.
Daniel 9 : 4-19 " I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed. O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands. We have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled, we have turned away from your commands and law. We have not listened to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings, our princes and our fathers and all the people of the land....Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant... Give ear, O God, and hear, open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your Name. We do not make request of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, forgive, O Lord, hear and act. For your sake, O my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your name"
Daniel did not begin his prayer by asking LORD give me this and that .... help me, help me....It is very interesting the way he brought his prayers and petitions to God.
The first step : He started his prayer by describing and confessing the true identities of God such as how great and awesome God He is and also how faithful God He is those who obey Him. (So, never forget to confess who God is and how great and awesome He is. Believe and confess that nothing is impossible with God.)
The second Step : He confessed the sins for all his people. He didn't hide anything from God. He understood that they were in the wrong position before God and asked for forgiveness. (Never try to hide anything from God. Bring all your sins, the sins of your family and of your friends and nations before the LORD..Because that is the point God is going to say " I already forgive you". If you don't confess your sins from the least one to the biggest, that will eat your inner man like a cancer does to the inner of a human body.)
The third Step : He confessed that he and his people were not worthy or deserve to be forgiven but he requested this just because God is a merciful God.Daniel also confessed that it is not God's will that the city and people who bear His name were suffering or put to shame among the other nations, otherwise they would blame the Holy name of God. Therefore, people would fear God for He has shown mercy to His people who bear His name. (Always remember that it is not God's will to put you into shame. He want to restore your life, lift you up and put you at the top of the head, not at the tail.)
Let's see the way he prayed to God and learn something good from him.
Daniel 9 : 4-19 " I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed. O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands. We have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled, we have turned away from your commands and law. We have not listened to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings, our princes and our fathers and all the people of the land....Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant... Give ear, O God, and hear, open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your Name. We do not make request of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, forgive, O Lord, hear and act. For your sake, O my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your name"
Daniel did not begin his prayer by asking LORD give me this and that .... help me, help me....It is very interesting the way he brought his prayers and petitions to God.
The first step : He started his prayer by describing and confessing the true identities of God such as how great and awesome God He is and also how faithful God He is those who obey Him. (So, never forget to confess who God is and how great and awesome He is. Believe and confess that nothing is impossible with God.)
The second Step : He confessed the sins for all his people. He didn't hide anything from God. He understood that they were in the wrong position before God and asked for forgiveness. (Never try to hide anything from God. Bring all your sins, the sins of your family and of your friends and nations before the LORD..Because that is the point God is going to say " I already forgive you". If you don't confess your sins from the least one to the biggest, that will eat your inner man like a cancer does to the inner of a human body.)
The third Step : He confessed that he and his people were not worthy or deserve to be forgiven but he requested this just because God is a merciful God.Daniel also confessed that it is not God's will that the city and people who bear His name were suffering or put to shame among the other nations, otherwise they would blame the Holy name of God. Therefore, people would fear God for He has shown mercy to His people who bear His name. (Always remember that it is not God's will to put you into shame. He want to restore your life, lift you up and put you at the top of the head, not at the tail.)
Dear LORD; you are a great God, Creator of heaven and earth. Nothing is impossible with you. We thank you that you are a faithful God while we always become unfaithful to you.
Father God, we confess our unbelief about your care and presence with us while we are in very hard times in our lives and when we are supposed to trust in You for what You said and promised to us.
We confess all our sins that we make with our thoughts, words and deeds before You. Please forgive us all our sins through the unchangeable love and mercy that you have in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Please don’t put us in shame among the people who don’t accept You and know You. Please bring transformation to our people and nations through your mighty Word.
Please make your mighty Name known to all the people through our lives.
Father God, your children, whom You bought with Your own blood, are waiting for the mighty power of your hands.
We pray this not because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.
In Jesus' Name we Pray! Amen!
Blessings,
William.
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