A Prayer about Where to Turn in Danger

Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. Daniel 2:20

Saving God,

Few of us have ever faced the threats 

of a despot king as Daniel did, 

but many of us have faced the threat 

of danger 

from an unjust boss, 

a biased system, 

or a dread diagnosis. 

When we are faced with dark threats, 

calm our minds and ease our panic. 

Help us to do what Daniel did—

ask our friends to pray 

and face our enemy with equanimity, 

knowing the Lord who made heaven and earth 

is our helper. 

When you help us, 

draw our hearts to bow before you

thanking you and praising you 

as Daniel did:

“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, 

to whom belong wisdom and might. 

He changes times and seasons; 

he removes kings and sets up kings; 

he gives wisdom to the wise 

and knowledge to those who have understanding” (Daniel 2:20-21). 

In Jesus’ protecting name. Amen.

Read Daniel 2:1-24.