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.