Confidence from Visions of Future
(Prayer Walk thro Daniel 7-12)
Backgrounder: Whilst the first half
of Daniel’s book centres around
the prophet’s personal adventures;
the second half focuses on his
prophetic visions. God’s people
now find themselves under Gentile
domination. But even world powers
do not rise or fall without the
consent of almighty God. In a
remarkable collection of prophetic
glimpses, Daniel sets forth both
the near and distant future of God’s
chosen people – a future filled with
purifying judgment and blessing.
Dear Lord, we note that Daniel’s
visions gave the captives added
Confidence that You God is In
Control of history. Lord, help us
Not give in to the pressures of
challenges and temptations of
the sinful way of life around us.
Lord, we appeal to Your Mercy,
for we will Wait for the Answer, &
we’ll Persevere & Be Refined. Amen
Lord, we appeal to Your Mercy:
Now our God, hear the prayers
and petitions of your servant…
O my God, incline Your ear and
hear; open Your eyes and see
our desolations and the city which
is called by Your name. We do not
make requests of You because
we are righteous, but because of
Your Great Mercy (Dan 9:17-18).
Lord, I come to You, not because
I am worthy, but because You are.
You are full of Mercy, and I need
Your Mercy extended to me today.
I need help with many things but
especially with certain situations
in my life right now. I thank You
that Your help isn’t dependant
upon my good works, but upon
Your goodness, love & grace. Amen
Lord, we will Wait for the Answer:
Then he continued: Do not be
afraid Daniel. Since the first day
that you set your mind to gain
understanding and to humble
yourself before your God, your
words were heard, and I have
come in response to them…
Now I have come to make you
understand what will happen to
your people in the latter days,
for the vision refers to many days
Yet to Come (Daniel 10:12-14).
Lord, help me to Wait Patiently
for the answers to my prayers.
Increase my faith to know that
when I pray, You hear the cries
of my heart and will answer in
Your perfect timing and Your
perfect way. Help me to continue
to pray and not give up, no matter
how long it takes or how many
obstacles the enemy throws in
my path along the way. Amen.
Lord, we’ll Persevere & Be Refined:
Those who do wickedly against
the covenant he shall corrupt
with flattery; but the people who
know their God shall Be Strong,
and carry out great exploits…
And some who are wise will fall
victim to persecution. In this way,
they will be refined and cleansed
and made pure until the time of
the end for the appointed time
is still to come (Daniel 11:32-35).
Lord, we recognise temptations
are not unique, everyone struggles.
Help me to know You so well that
I will say a Firm No to temptation.
Help me use opportunities during
difficult times to share Your Word
for it will interest those who
normally don’t bother with it.
Help me to recognise trials as
opportunities to strengthen faith.
For if we remain steadfast in these
experiences, we will be stronger
in our faith & closer to U God.Amen