By THE SPIRIT it is written in Daniel chapter 9, Daniel prayed:
17 “So now, our God, listen to the prayer of Your servant and to his supplications, and for Your sake, O Lord, let Your face shine on Your desolate sanctuary.
18 O my God, incline Your ear and hear! Open Your eyes and see our desolations and the city which is called by Your name; for we are not presenting our supplications before You on account of any merits of our own, but on account of Your great compassion.
19 O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and take action! For Your own sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people are called by Your name.”
The people did not deserve to be restored but by HIS Grace and Mercy Daniel prayed to FATHER anyway “for HIS own sake”. Daniel understood the need to talk with FATHER concerning matters of national implications thus he was willing to intercede for the masses. Let us pray and agree in like manner. This country needs to turn around and go a new direction. Let our prayers be heard as we pray the above prayer.
Daniel interceded for a substantial period as revealed when Gabriel came to assure Daniel:
20 Now while I was speaking and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God in behalf of the holy mountain of my God,
21 while I was still speaking in prayer, then the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision previously, came to me in my extreme weariness about the time of the evening offering.
22 He gave me instruction and talked with me and said, “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you insight with understanding.
23 At the beginning of your supplications the command was issued, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed; so give heed to the message and gain understanding of the vision.”
Daniel was not moved by any delay in the answer to his prayer. Gabriel revealed that the command was issued at the beginning of Daniel’s supplications rather than the end. A prayer of this nature will confront notable resistance by the enemy so we must not give up just before FATHER’S response takes place. This requires faith IN HIM. FATHER will send whatever resources are necessary to overcome the enemy including but not limited to Michael the archangel being involved.
If we need instruction FATHER will oblige by giving HIS messenger (angel) whatever clarification or assurance we need as our prayers are being answered. This passage provides us with assurance that FATHER is actively listening to our prayers and responding with appropriate solutions. This country needs to repent of its wicked ways so let us pray for it rather than complain about it.