Daily Office – May 29, 2009

May 29, 2009 by  

Daniel 9:17-19

“Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, O Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. Give ear, O God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your Name. We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For your sake, O my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name.”

Expanded Passage: Daniel 9:1-19

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  • Matt

    It’s amazing. In just these few lines, “your” in reference to God is used 11 times. One thing that has been shown to me this week is how prayer is couched in reference to God. Even when we are asking things for ourselves, the Bibilical language of prayer revolves around God. For the LORD’s sake, the LORD’s will be done, and on and on. My prayers don’t do that. My prayers don’t revolve around the LORD. So that’s where I start.