The Deliverance Prayer: Trusting in God’s Protection
"My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt." - Daniel 6:22
O Sovereign Lord, Almighty God, I come before You in reverence and humility, bowing my heart in worship and adoration. As I meditate on the powerful words from Daniel 6:22—"My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt"—I am reminded of Your mighty acts and faithfulness towards those who trust in You. Daniel’s unwavering faith amidst danger inspires me to seek refuge in You, knowing that You are my protector and deliverer.
Lord, I thank You for the example of Daniel, a man who stood firm in his faith despite the raging storms of persecution and adversity. In a time when the world often seems hostile to righteousness, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and fearful. Yet, Your Word reminds me that in moments of distress, when we are faced with trials that threaten to consume us, Your angels are sent to guard us and to shut the mouths of the lions that lurk in the shadows of our lives.
As the lions represent the threats and challenges that seek to devour my spirit, I lay before You the fears and anxieties that press upon my heart. You know the battles I face, both seen and unseen. I ask You to send Your angels to encamp around me, to shield me from every attack of the enemy. Let their presence bring peace to my troubled heart, just as it did with Daniel when he was cast into the den of lions.
Heavenly Father, I come before You with a spirit of contrition, seeking Your forgiveness for every instance where I may have faltered or acted in a manner less than innocent. As Daniel declared that innocency was found in him, I too desire to be blameless in Your sight. Help me to live a life that pleases You, where my actions reflect Your love, grace, and mercy. Guide me away from the snares of sin, and let my heart be open to Your leading.
Lord, teach me to approach the challenges of life with the same courage and steadfastness that Daniel exhibited. When the adversities of life roar like lions, may I keep my eyes fixed on You, trusting that, like Daniel, You will not allow those trials to harm me. Let my faith remain anchored in the knowledge that just as You were with him, You are with me now and in every situation I may encounter.
In moments of weakness, remind me of Your promise in Isaiah 41:10, where You say, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Help me to grasp this truth in a deeper way, knowing that Your assistance surrounds me. May my life be a testimony of Your wondrous works and a reflection of Your glory.
O God, I also lift up before You all who are facing their own ‘lion’s dens’—those who are persecuted for their faith, those battling illness, those struggling with addiction, and those burdened by grief and despair. I pray that they may experience Your protective hand and the comfort of Your presence. Send them Your angels, God, and reassure them that You are their refuge.
As I conclude this prayer, I place my trust in the assurance of Your divine protection. I boldly declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper, because I stand firm under Your sheltering wings. I will rejoice in the deliverance You have provided, and I will tell of Your goodness to those around me. Let my life be a continuous declaration of Your faithfulness, reminiscent of the remarkable deliverance Daniel experienced so long ago. Thank You, Lord, for being my God, my protector, and my everlasting hope. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
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Daniel 6:22 – "My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions."
Daniel 6:22 – "My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions."
Daniel 6:22 – "My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions."
Daniel 6:22 - "My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt."
"My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt." - Daniel 6:22
Daniel 6:28 - "So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian."
Daniel 6:21 - "Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever."
Daniel 1:6 - "Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:"
Daniel 6:11 - "Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God."
Daniel 9:22 - "And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding."
Daniel 6:3-4 - "Daniel 6:3-4: Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm. So the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him."
Daniel 6:16 - "Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee."
Daniel 6:20 - "And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?"
Nehemiah 10:6 - "Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,"
Daniel 6:2 - "And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage."
Daniel 6:27 - "He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions."
Daniel 6:3 - "Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm."
Daniel 6:23 - "Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God."
Daniel 6:5 - "Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God."
"Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever." - Daniel 6:21
"So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian." - Daniel 6:28
Daniel 6:17 - "And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel."
Daniel 6:6 - "Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever."
Daniel 6:9 - "Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree."
"Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:" - Daniel 1:6
Daniel 2:22 - "He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him."
Daniel 6:14 - "Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him."
"Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch," - Nehemiah 10:6
Daniel 11:22 - "And with the arms of a flood shall they be overflown from before him, and shall be broken; yea, also the prince of the covenant."
Daniel 5:22 - "And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this;"