Do you know the story of Daniel? Daniel and other Israelites were captured and transported to Babylon where they were expected to worship king Nebuchadnezzar and his idols. Even in such circumstances, under threat of punishment and death, Daniel continued to praise God. He was determined: not to be devastated by his circumstances; not to defile the Jewish dietary laws; to be disciplined; to depend on God and; to declare God’s glory. When you are in the midst of difficulties, can you praise God in spite of...? When you find yourself in a situation you didn’t expect, think about Daniel and his spirit of determination.