SEPTEMBER 8

Daniel 2:19-23

THANKING GOD FOR ANSWERED PRAYER

A wonderful thing happened! The dream and its meaning were shown to Daniel in a night vision. Daniel immediately praised and thanked God. Without God’s help, there was no way he could know the king’s dream. It was a miracle – God doing that which is impossible for man! Daniel gave all honour and glory to God.

What about you? Are you quick to praise and thank God for answered prayer? We are usually quick to ask for help but slow to give thanks after we’ve received the help. We may even forget that God was the one who gave us what we asked for, and take credit for it. For example, we may pray for God to help us through the exams, or to serve Him better in church. But when success and man’s praises come along, it’s easy to forget God was the one who enabled. Daniel was quick to praise and thank God for His help. He took no credit but understood that the source of his wisdom and might was God and not himself (v22).

Write a prayer to give thanks to God for answered prayer in one area of your life.

Father in Heaven, Tha nk Y ou for
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In Jesus’ name, Amen

Thought: Count your blessings, see what God has done.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for hearing my prayers. Help me to remember to give thanks for answered prayer and the blessings You have given me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.