“This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: All this may seem impossible to you now, a small remnant of God’s people. But is it impossible for me? says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: You can be sure that I will rescue my people from the east and from the west.

No traveler was safe from the enemy, for there were enemies on all sides. I had turned everyone against each other.

11“But now I will not treat the remnant of my people as I treated them before, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. 12For I am planting seeds of peace and prosperity among you. 

Render verdicts in your courts that are just and that lead to peace. 17Don’t scheme against each other. Stop your love of telling lies that you swear are the truth. I hate all these things, says the Lord.”

Lord God my Father,

Help me to believe in your ability to do your will, keep me from limiting you in my life. Keep me safe from attack and in your Peace. Help me to allow your Truth to be my truth.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Turn from your evil ways, and stop all your evil practices.’

As a result, they repented and said, ‘We have received what we deserved from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. He has done what he said he would do.’”

 I will make you like a signet ring on my finger, says the Lord, for I have chosen you. I, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!”

“What are these?” I asked the angel who was talking with me.

Then I, myself, will be a protective wall of fire around Jerusalem, says the Lord. And I will be the glory inside the city!’”

If you follow my ways and carefully serve me, then you will be given authority over my Temple and its courtyards. 

Lord God my Father,

Reveal to me my wondering nature. Direct me to be restored to your perfect plan. Keep me from the desire to understand so I may be obedient to your desires alone. Give your discernment so I may not be misled. If you choose me, keep me close and give your focus to my thoughts. Allow your angles to be my protection. Make your authority powerful within my heart.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever. 

 But at that time every one of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued.

Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means.

Because my house lies in ruins, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, while all of you are busy building your own fine houses.

Lord God my Father,

Quiet my thoughts so I can hear you. Give me obedience without my thoughts holding me back. Help me to be restored to your plan and away from my limits. Give me courage and strength to live your will alone.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Then the local residents tried to discourage and frighten the people of Judah to keep them from their work. 5They bribed agents to work against them and to frustrate their plans.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me close so I may see the hearts of those around me. Protect me from discouragement and keep me encouraged in your Truth and Peace.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Then the other administrators and high officers began searching for some fault in the way Daniel was handling government affairs, but they couldn’t find anything to criticize or condemn. He was faithful, always responsible, and completely trustworthy. 5So they concluded, “Our only chance of finding grounds for accusing Daniel will be in connection with the rules of his religion.”

Daniel answered, “Long live the king! 22My God sent his angel to shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.”

Then the king gave orders to arrest the men who had maliciously accused Daniel. He had them thrown into the lions’ den, along with their wives and children. The lions leaped on them and tore them apart before they even hit the floor of the den.

Every curse written against us in the Law of Moses has come true. Yet we have refused to seek mercy from the Lord our God by turning from our sins and recognizing his truth.

He explained to me, “Daniel, I have come here to give you insight and understanding. 23The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God. Listen carefully so that you can understand the meaning of your vision.

“The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has appointed me to build him a Temple at Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Any of you who are his people may go there for this task. And may the Lord your God be with you!”

Lord God my Father,

Give me discernment to see those who deceive and destroy. Allow me to call on your angles to expose your Truth to destroy the deceivers. Restore your plan in your people and bring us under your authority so we can live by your will alone. Restore your greatness and destroy our idols.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

As I watched, this horn was waging war against God’s holy people and was defeating them, 22until the Ancient One—the Most High—came and judged in favor of his holy people. Then the time arrived for the holy people to take over the kingdom.

The army of heaven was restrained from responding to this rebellion. So the daily sacrifice was halted, and truth was overthrown. The horn succeeded in everything it did.

But when his heart and mind were puffed up with arrogance, he was brought down from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.

Lord God my Father,

Give me a Peace beyond my understanding, allow your peace to guide me. Give me faith that doesn’t ask questions, but believes your plan is perfect without question. Allow me to trust in you alone and not be distracted by confusion of this world and keep me from falling into compromise of your Truth.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“And the day will come when I will cause the ancient glory of Israel to revive,29:21 Hebrew I will cause a horn to sprout for the house of Israel. and then, Ezekiel, your words will be respected. Then they will know that I am the Lord.”

Lord God my Father,

Bring new life to the tired bones, restore me to do you will with courage and confidence.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

They will teach my people the difference between what is holy and what is common, what is ceremonially clean and unclean.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to know you and your way, I wish to be made holy in service to you. Give me insight to identify what separates me from your will for me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

 Seven periods of time will pass while you live this way, until you learn that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world and gives them to anyone he chooses. 26But the stump and roots of the tree were left in the ground. This means that you will receive your kingdom back again when you have learned that heaven rules.

“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 my Father,

I have lived by my own rules too long, I want to live by yours completely. Soften my heart to release my will so I may live completely by yours.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

But if the watchman sees the enemy coming and doesn’t sound the alarm to warn the people, he is responsible for their captivity.

“Now, son of man, I am making you a watchman for the people of Israel.

The righteous behavior of righteous people will not save them if they turn to sin, nor will the wicked behavior of wicked people destroy them if they repent and turn from their sins.

Lord God my Father,

Teach me how to live for you, help me to see the enemy before they are close and warn the troops. Keep me from deceit and help me to stay alert.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen