Daniel 9

1. The motivation for prayer, v. 1-2

2. The ingredients of prayer, v.3

a) fasting
b) sackcloth
c) ashes

3. The starting place of prayer, v. 4

4. The nature of confession, v. 5-19

* Notice how it progresses…

a) this is what we’ve done, v. 5-6
b) this is what we deserve, v. 7-15
c) this is what I am asking you to do, v. 15-16

5. The motivation of God, v. 16-19


Mental worship…

What most often motivates you to pray: fear, need or understanding?
Do you do anything outwardly to reveal to God what you are feeling on the inside? 
Is your awareness of your sin general or specific and are you aware of the difference this makes? 
Do your prayers demonstrate that you understand what God is capable of?
How will this morning affect or inform your prayers?