Daniel was old now. He was reading God's words from Jeremiah and saw that God promised to bring the people home after seventy years.
Daniel knew it was almost time! So he prayed for God's people.
He said, “God, we did wrong. We're sorry. Please forgive us, not because we're good, but because you are kind.” God sent the angel Gabriel to answer him!
Key Verse
To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him.Daniel 9:9, ESV
Talk About It
Why is it good to pray for our whole family, church, or country?
Story Questions
What was Daniel reading?
God's words from Jeremiah
Did Daniel say “they sinned” or “we sinned”?
We sinned
Who came while Daniel was praying?
The angel Gabriel
Try This Today
Pray Daniel's short prayer together: “Lord, hear. Lord, forgive. Lord, listen and do.”
Pray Together
Lord, hear. Lord, forgive. Lord, listen and do. Thank you for your great mercy. Amen.