Devotion:
Read Daniel 6:10.
Daniel was one of the more gifted young men taken as an exile from Judah to Babylon. He had found favor with the king of Babylon, who was killed when the Medes defeated the Babylonians. The new king kept Daniel in his position of authority, much to the dislike of the other leaders of the Medes. They plotted to have this foreigner Daniel charged but could find no fault in him. So they resorted to having the king issue an order that no one was to pray to any god or human being, other than to the king, for thirty days. Anyone found breaking this order would be thrown into a den of lions. Daniel was undeterred…he prayed three times daily to God, just as he had always done.
Daniel is a wonderful example to us of faithfulness in our daily prayers. I like to read a passage of Scripture and some devotional material and then spend time praying each morning. I find that a wonderful way to start my day, centered on God and aware of God’s presence. But sometimes the press of a busy schedule crowds out my prayer time. If I am that casual about my morning prayers, what would I do if someone ordered me not to pray for thirty days? It is a real blessing to be able to pray whenever we wish, and we should make daily prayers one of our highest priorities in life!
Personal Worship Option:
Pray with me: “Thank you, loving God, that you are always listening to our prayers and ready to speak to us when we are quiet and listen to you. Help me this day to commit to spending time in conversation with you each and every day. Speak to me now, and I will be open to your direction and guidance…”
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