Revving Up Prayer

In looking at the book of Daniel we’ve seen some sweeping, profound, and detailed prophecies that reveal much about history, but little about Daniel. The first part of chapter 9 provides an opportunity to look into Daniel’s private world and hear his talk with the Lord. We see Daniel’s unguarded prayer of confession and petition on behalf of the Jewish people.
Prayer and Bible study are absolutely essential to growing in our relationship with Christ.
Daniel was reading the words of Jeremiah the prophet concerning the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem. He saw that King Nebuchadnezzar would bring the Jews under Babylonian rule for 70 years as punishment. Daniel realized this captivity had begun later the same year with the siege of Jerusalem. This made him realize that the Jewish people’s period of captivity was coming to an end.
Daniel was an incredibly busy man, but he still found time to read God’s Word and pray.
How to Pray
Daniel’s prayer provides a template for our own use.
5 Steps to Rev Up Your Prayer Life
Prayer and Bible study are absolutely essential to growing in our relationship with Christ.
Daniel was reading the words of Jeremiah the prophet concerning the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem. He saw that King Nebuchadnezzar would bring the Jews under Babylonian rule for 70 years as punishment. Daniel realized this captivity had begun later the same year with the siege of Jerusalem. This made him realize that the Jewish people’s period of captivity was coming to an end.
Daniel was an incredibly busy man, but he still found time to read God’s Word and pray.
How to Pray
- Prayer takes concentration
- Prayer takes supplication
- Prayer takes fasting
- Prayer takes humility
- Prayer takes honesty
Daniel’s prayer provides a template for our own use.
- Daniel begins and weaves his prayer with acknowledgements of God’s character
- Daniel expresses his respect for God’s faithful and righteous dealings with His people
- He goes on to call Him the Holy Judge, who cannot let rebellion go undisciplined
5 Steps to Rev Up Your Prayer Life
- Worship or praise
- Express worth, adoration, and honor to Jesus
- Confession
- Thanksgiving
- Acknowledge your gratitude to the Lord for His blessings
- Intercession
- Prayer on behalf of others at your church or your children
- Petition
- Laying your personal needs before the Lord
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