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Have you ever noticed that the moment you decide to pray, interruptions multiply—phone calls, doorbells, to-do lists, daydreams, even…
As we continue learning from Daniel’s prayers, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that we are completely reliant on God’s love and forgiveness—and that Daniel’s approach is a blueprint for praying with spiritual power. First, appeal for mercy. Daniel doesn’t present God with reasons he deserves an answer. Instead, he pleads on the basis of God’s covenant character: “We do not make requests… because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy” (Daniel 9:16–18). Daniel’s driving concern wasn’t comfort, success, or ease—it was the glory of God. This devotional calls you to pray the same way: acknowledge you don’t