Prayer Starter - Friday, August 8, 2025 Daniel Prayed Asking for Forgiviness
Daniel also knew how to praise God and confess on behalf of his people. The people of Judah were taken into captivity because of their sin. Many prophets were sent, but the kings and people refused to live righteously. In Daniel chapter 9, Daniel refers to God as great, awe-inspiring, gracious, compassionate and forgiving. Daniel fasted and confessed the sins of his people. Most of Daniel 9 is his prayer. I encourage you to read it all, but for now focus on the words of Daniel, saying, “…we have sinned, done wrong, acted wickedly, rebelled, and turned away from Your commands and ordinances” (Daniel 9:5).
Let's pray Daniel 9:4 (I have changed the words slightly to personalize it for us. You may do the saul" Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 5 we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws. 6 We have not listened to those, who spoke in your name to our kings, our princes and our ancestors, and to all the people of the land.
7 “Lord, you are righteous, but this day we are covered with shame—the people of America, both near and far, in all the countries where you have scattered us because of our unfaithfulness to you. 8 We and our kings, our princes and our ancestors are covered with shame, Lord, because we have sinned against you. 9 The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him; 10 we have not obeyed the Lord our God... In the Name of Christ, Amen.
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A prayer warrior lifts up praise and adoration to God, recognizing His attributes. Like Daniel, we must recognize that repentance for personal and/or corporate sin is necessary for restoration. The warrior eagerly intercedes for others, and repentance is often needed.
