When You Pray
“The Importance of Prayer” 
Daniel 6

Prayer releases God’s power and His promises in our lives. 

“Prayer is the most important thing we can ever do. And if I could do my ministry over again, I would pray more than I preached.” –Billy Graham 

Daniel 6:1-10

Lessons from Daniel’s prayer
Daniel’s first response to the pressures of life was prayer.
• “He went to his house … and prayed.” –Daniel 6:10
• Without regular connection with God, we can let the pressures of life steal our joy, our strength, 
and our peace.

Daniel’s faith was not just private, but public as well.
• “He had windows opened … and prayed.” –Daniel 6:10

Daniel made prayer a daily habit.
• “He got on his knees three times a day and prayed…” –Daniel 6:10
• Consistency in prayer brings courage and clarity to our lives. 

Daniel 6:11-23

“No harm was found on him because he had trusted in his God.” –Daniel 6:23

Trusting God doesn’t mean He always rescues us from the pit, but His presence brings comfort and peace while we’re in it. 

How do we develop a practice of prayer?  
1. Prioritize your schedule with prayer. Choose a regular time to meet with God. The busier we get in life, the more time we need with God. 

“Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.” –Mark 1:35

“You must arrange your days so that you are experiencing deep contentment, joy, and confidence in your everyday life with God.” –Dallas Willard

2. Pray through the promises of God. Don’t just read the Bible but pray through it. Experience the peace of God through His promises.  

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

3. Position your heart with humility. God hears the prayers of the humble and sincere. 

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” –2 Chronicles 7:14

4. Be persistent in prayer. Keep asking, seeking, and knocking. Never give up.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” –Matthew 7:7

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When we make prayer a priority, we can truly experience God’s promises in our lives.