1) In Daniel 9:4-23, the prophet Daniel illustrates what an effective prayer when he prays in the Spirit:
First, Daniel Offers Praise to God: “Our Lord, You are a great and fearsome God, and You faithfully keep Your agreement with those who love and obey You.” (Daniel 9:4) Daniel’s example shows us how to begin prayer with praise to Jesus, even while we have a request or concern.
Second, Daniel confesses, repenting from His and Israel’s Sin: “But we have sinned terribly by rebelling against You and rejecting Your laws and teachings.” (Daniel 9:5) Confession is agreeing with God about our sin. Sin keeps us from “walking in the light” in fellowship with Him (1 John 1:7-9). Seeing things His way aligns us with Him as we admit He was right all along.
Third, Daniel prays in faith: “…Everything You do is right, our Lord…”
“Without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real and he rewards everyone who searches for Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) See how personal it is? All He does is right, and He rewards those who seek Him!
Fourth, Daniel petitions God to answer his prayer: “Lord God, I beg You to answer my prayers and bring honor to Yourself… Please show mercy to Your chosen city… Forgive us! Hurry and do something…” (9:17-19) This is God-centered prayer — Daniel knows that God’s answer to his request will honor Him, and that mercy towards His chosen city reflects on Him.
God answers in Daniel 9:20-23: “I was still confessing my sins and those of all Israel to the Lord my God…when Gabriel suddenly came flying in at the time of evening sacrifice…‘Daniel, I (Gabriel) am here to help you understand…God thinks highly of you, and at the very moment you (Daniel) started praying, I was sent to give you the answer.’”
2)Unexpected and Prompt Answered Prayer
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