Praying to Gain God's Response... Part 1

Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Praying to Gain God's Response... Part 1 Series: Daniel - Thy Kingdom Come Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19 Episode: 1304

In Daniel 9:1–19, Daniel prays a heartfelt prayer of confession and intercession after reading Jeremiah’s prophecy about the seventy years of desolation for Jerusalem. Recognizing the time was near, he turns to God with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes, acknowledging Israel’s sin, rebellion, and unfaithfulness. He appeals to God’s righteousness and mercy, not based on the people’s merit but on His great name. Daniel pleads for God to forgive, restore Jerusalem, and show favor to His sanctuary, which lies in ruins. Key themes include confession of sin, intercessory prayer, God’s covenant faithfulness, and hope for restoration through divine mercy.