Ok, real quick cuz I don't have a lot of time anymore. But I did want everyone to know that I'm still doing my quiet time! I think Daniel 9 contains one of the greatest prayers in the bible. It's honest, passion-filled, and God centered. Daniel has a legitimate request for God (to save them) but the way he looks at the situation is cool. He knows that it's their own fault for messing up, but he asks God to save them for His glory. Verse 18 says, "for we do not present our supplications before You because of our righteous deeds, but because of Your great mercies. O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and act! Do not delay for your own sake, my God, for Your city and Your people are called by Your name.
What will move God to action? Anything that brings Him glory. Not, "O Lord, help me out cuz I want this." But "Lord, move in this situation so that honor and glory and praise are brought to Your name." Cool.
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We are beginning an attempt at posting what we learn in our quiet times. It helps us to actually think about what we're reading. It's nothing fancy, just accountability. Are you brave enough to sign up?
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