We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.

Soon I must return to fight against the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia,

Lord God, You are merciful and Loving, Only by your mercy do you forgive me of my sin. I pray Lord for forgiveness of my stubborn self directed way and surrender to our desire for me. Show me your desire and give me strength over my sinful way to wholeheartedly serve you.

It is thru your son, Jesus Christ I pray,
Amen

I have heard that you have the spirit of the gods within you and that you are filled with insight, understanding, and wisdom.

“I decree that everyone throughout my kingdom should tremble with fear before the God of Daniel.
For he is the living God,
and he will endure forever.
His kingdom will never be destroyed,
and his rule will never end.
27He rescues and saves his people;
he performs miraculous signs and wonders
in the heavens and on earth.
He has rescued Daniel
from the power of the lions.”

Lord God, Make my spirit strong, Give it courage to stand high in this fallen world may it be directed only by you.

In Jesus name,
Amen

“Praise to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel to rescue his servants who trusted in him. They defied the king’s command and were willing to die rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.

“Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and glorify and honor the King of heaven. All his acts are just and true, and he is able to humble the proud.”

Lord God,
I continue to struggle with my own pride and arrogance. I desire to have the world my way instead of having it as it is> Lord God, continue to humble me and continue to shape me in your desire. I get frustrated and confused and wish to fix your world, I realize this is my desire to change your work. Work in me to reveal who you designed me to be.

In Jesus name,
Amen

That night the secret was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven. 20He said,
“Praise the name of God forever and ever,
for he has all wisdom and power.
21He controls the course of world events;

Oh to submit to the wisdom of God the creator who knows all, May I learn the blessing of quiet in his presence.

Lord God,
Grant me favor in your wisdom, Give me power over my thoughts and allow me to surrender them to you. Grant me strength to pursue you relentlessly.

In Jesus name,
Amen

Too much activity gives you restless dreams; too many words make you a fool.

When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him. 5It is better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it. 6Don’t let your mouth make you sin.

Don’t be surprised if you see a poor person being oppressed by the powerful and if justice is being miscarried throughout the land. For every official is under orders from higher up, and matters of justice get lost in red tape and bureaucracy.

Lord God,
help me to release my desire to understand and control and jus let you be in control over All things. I struggle to understand why, may I release that to trust in your plan not mine. Lord God it is your peace I wish to live in. I have proven my way just doesn’t work. Thank you for your patience with me.

In Jesus name,
Amen

8The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief.
To increase knowledge only increases sorrow.

And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.

Lord God, Father
Help me to live this day lead by your Joy, May Joy lead me into all I do today May I take delight doing your will and be an example of peace to my family and the world.

In Jesus name,
Amen

And it is good for people to submit at an early age
to the yoke of his discipline:

Restore us, O lord, and bring us back to you again!
Give us back the joys we once had!
22Or have you utterly rejected us?
Are you angry with us still?