The Kind of Prayer that God Answers Daniel Chap 9

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2 The Kind of Prayer that God Answers Daniel Chap 9

3 Daniel 9:2-7 NIV In the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the Scriptures, according to the word of the LORD given to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. 3 So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes. 4 I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed: "O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands,

4 5 we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws. 6 We have not listened to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings, our princes and our fathers, and to all the people of the land. 7 Lord, you are righteous, but this day we are covered with shame -- the men of Judah and people of Jerusalem and all Israel, both near and far, in all the countries where you have scattered us because of our unfaithfulness to you.

5 5 Steps To Pray the Prayer that God Answers 1. ALLOW GOD TO SPEAK TO YOU FIRST.

6 Daniel 9:2 NIV In the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the Scriptures, according to the word of the LORD given to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years.

7 Jeremiah 29:10-14 NIV 10 This is what the LORD says: When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place.11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you, declares the LORD, and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.

8 John 15:7 Good News Translation If you remain in me and my words remain in you, then you will ask for anything you wish, and you shall have it.

9 5 Steps To Pray the Prayer that God Answers 1. ALLOW GOD TO SPEAK TO YOU FIRST. 2. PRAY ATTENTIVELY

10 Daniel 9:3 NIV So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes.

11 Matthew 6:6 ESV But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

12 Proverbs 8:17 NKJV I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently will find me.

13 Jeremiah 29:13 NKJV And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

14 Hebrews 11:6 NKJV But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

15 5 Steps To Pray the Prayer that God Answers 1. ALLOW GOD TO SPEAK TO YOU FIRST. 2. PRAY ATTENTIVELY 3. PRAY PASSIONATELY

16 Daniel 9:3 NIV So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes.

17 1 Kings 18:42 NKJV...And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; then he bowed down on the ground, and put his face between his knees,

18 5 Steps To Pray the Prayer that God Answers 1. ALLOW GOD TO SPEAK TO YOU FIRST. 2. PRAY ATTENTIVELY 3. PRAY PASSIONATELY 4. PRAY THANKFULLY

19 Daniel 9:4 NIV I prayed to the LORD "O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands

20 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

21 5 Steps To Pray the Prayer that God Answers 1. ALLOW GOD TO SPEAK TO YOU FIRST. 2. PRAY ATTENTIVELY 3. PRAY PASSIONATELY 4. PRAY THANKFULLY 5. PRAY HUMBLY

22 Daniel 9:4-6 NIV 4 I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed... 5 we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws. 6 We have not listened to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name...

23 2 Chronicles 7:14 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 will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

24 5 Steps To Pray the Prayer that God Answers 1. ALLOW GOD TO SPEAK TO YOU FIRST 2. PRAY ATTENTIVELY 3. PRAY PASSIONATELY 4. PRAY THANKFULLY 5. PRAY HUMBLY

25 Daniel 9:21-23 NLT 21 As I was praying, Gabriel, whom I had seen in the earlier vision, came swiftly to me at the time of the evening sacrifice. 22 He explained to me, Daniel, I have come here to give you insight and understanding. 23 The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God...

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