Daniel In the Lions Den Prayer

Father, Daniel knew the law had been signed. It was now against the law to pray to anyone but the king. But Daniel went home and knelt by his window, the one that faced Jerusalem, just like he always had. Three times a day he prayed and gave thanks to You. He did not hide. He did not whisper. He did not move to a back room. He kept doing what he had always done. They reported him. He was thrown to the lions. And You shut the lions' mouths. Father, make me a Daniel the next time I feel pressure to hide my faith. The lions today do not look the same, but they are real. Fear of losing my job. Fear of being laughed at. Fear of standing alone. You are the God who shut the mouths of real lions, and You are mighty over every fear I face. Give me courage to keep praying, keep trusting, and keep my window open. In Jesus' name. Amen.