When the king made the decree that no one in the kingdom could not pray to any God or person other than the king for the next 30 days he didn’t think about how it effect his beloved friend and advisor, Daniel. Daniel was faithful, and the men who convinced the king to issue the rule knew that Daniel would continue to pray to God for guidance. What they didn’t realize is that God was allowing to happen for a reason. So, he could be glorified.

What decisions have you made that affect others lately? Did you say something that you could take back? Maybe you forgot to drain a hose and it froze then your spouse went to use it and it was full of holes? We all make decisions every day that affect others. There is no way to make a decision that won’t affect someone else.

The question I have is when was the last time you prayed before making a decision? When was the last time you prayed before you went into a meeting, or made a call? I am guilty of trying to rely on my own wits a lot, just like king Darius did. Then just like king Darius I try extremely hard to make it right but fail and have to depend on God.

That’s what God wants us to do, lean on him all the time. The bible doesn’t say that the king prayed earnestly but I would guess that he prayed all night long to God. God was generous to Daniel because he found that he did not do anything wrong. I would also say that he was generous to the king by saving Daniel.