Daniel had lived a long time as a captive/advisor in Babylon under three different kings. The new king, Darius, took advice from some governing men who were jealous of Daniel. Daniel had recently been set in a prestigious position over the whole realm. These men appealed to the king’s pride and encouraged him to establish a statue that anyone who appeals to a god or man (besides the king) for thirty days would be fed to the lions. They knew Daniel’s habits.
And this happened…
“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.”
It was his custom. To pray 3X a day. And give thanks.
He knew about the king’s new law. But he prayed…as was his custom…three times a day.
Do we? Do we have a habit of praying? Do we set aside time to talk to our Heavenly Father? Do we let him hear our heart? Do we petition him often? Do we thank him? Do people around us know of us as praying people? Would there be enough evidence for us to be thrown in jail because of our prayer life?
This was the cry of my son’s heart—to lead his church in the habit or practice of praying 3X a day. He’s begun the 918 Initiative. It’s easy and simple. And it’s already building a healthy habit in my own life. What if hundreds or thousands of brothers and sisters in Christ built this practice in their lives? Check it out here…and join us!
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