Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel, 10but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink.

To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.

I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power,

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. 18But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.

Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon.

Lord God my Father,

Show favor to me and allow me to thrive in doing your work. Give me the focus and desire to bring your kingdom into the daily encounters before me. Give me your heart for this place and ability to carry it well. Protect me and cause me to represent you boldly with great delight. Cause the darkness to turn to light and the future to be in your Glory.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen