I love to read. I remember as a child I would be so caught up in my books, that I would not hear when I was called. Needless to say, you know I got into trouble every time that happened. My favorites at the time were mystery books, especially Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys. I loved Nancy Drew books! I tried to get my girls into the series, but they were not having it. (What do kids know anyway?) Praise the Lord for parents because we do know better, right? Right? Ohh come on… say ‘right!’ 
For the past month, I have ‘studying’ the book of Daniel. This is a book filled with God’s grace and mercy. It is a beautiful story of God’s responses to man’s decisions. I love the format used to write Daniel. It is so picturesque; I can actually visualize the various scenes taking place. Because I may be slightly cynical by nature, (just slightly, mind you) I love the scene taking place in chapter 5. As a child the story of Daniel and the Lions’ Den was told so many times, I thought it was the beginning and end of the book. But after reading it for myself, I realize the absolute beauty of this book. Therefore I chose chapter 5 as my favorite. Oh! Do you want to know what chapter 5 is about? Well, I can’t say because I would ruin the surprise. I hate spoilers and I know you do too; I’ll let you read it for yourself. Let’s talk about it in the comment section.
This verse called to me yesterday, although it is not in chapter 5. Daniel was praying in this part of the book. Actually he was pleading with the Lord on behalf of his people and Jerusalem. Something terrible was going to befall them and he wanted the Lord to stand in the gap for them. Of course the Lord was already doing just that, but because this tragedy was going to be so catastrophic, he could not see that. You see I know the end of the story, but Daniel didn’t. But here is Daniel in sackcloth and ashes begging the Lord to intervene. This started me thinking. I don’t know the end of my story; do you know the end of yours? Why am I then not in sackcloth and ashes (figuratively) pleading with the Lord for help? Why do I not beg for His intervention? Do I think I am entitled to receive His help?
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who have taken the time to follow the blog. I am humbled by your comments and likes on the posts. May the Lord be honored on this adventure.
Have a blessed day and remember: God’s love is unfailing, unwavering and unconditional.
What do you think? As Christians, do we have that passion that Daniel displayed for God’s help? Are we desperate enough?
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I especially love the book of Daniel also. It reveals what we will soon be experiencing ourselves, and how we need to be living, as did Daniel, in complete obedience and worship of our Lord to overcome through the tribulations we will endure before our Lord appears. It is also such a great and necessary key to unlock the book of Revelation. Thank you for liking my blog, and I am blessed to have encountered you and yours.
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Amen, we must remember that this world is not our home. Surrender and submission to the Word of God is a necessity
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Daniel is such a good book in the Bible. Right now I’m Reading a book by Dr. Jeremiah – Founder of Turning Point Ministries. The book is about Revelations. What a blessed and eye opening book.
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I Love Dr. Jeremiah. I listen to his radio show. Revelation is a great book. It is a book that hasten me to the Lord. I am definitely by the fact that I am a Christian.
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I so appreciate the blessings 😃 thank you, thank you. The Lord has surely been good to me. Thank you for commenting
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My dear, you’re a beautiful woman of god!!! His grace flows through your writing! I loved seeing your photos! Be blessed!
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Right! (I said it! 🙂 )
I read Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, too! I also read Trixie Beldon and the Sugar Creek Gang series.
In verse 22 of Daniel 5, “have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this” – may this not be how we treat the Lord after all He’s done for us!
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Amen! May that not be us! I completely forgot about the Sugar Creek Gang! Did you listen to the radio show? Now that was great 👍🏽
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No, I didn’t know they had a radio show! I just read a lot of their books. Then, a few years back I found a few Sugar Creek Gang DVD movies at the library in the kids’ section.
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I lived for the shows! But the books were the best!
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Great message about Daniel! I too also enjoyed reading Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys as a kid! God bless you and your ministry.
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Thank you 😊 to the Lord be all the glory. These books still remain the best teen mystery books of all time 😂
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This a reminder to humble ourself before the Lord. WE ARE NOT WORTHY BUT GOD’S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT
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Amen! 🙏🏽
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We are not worthy but God’s Grace is Sufficent
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Amen! One of the blessings of being in the Lord’s family is definitely His amazing grace. 😄
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I loved Nancy Drew, too! I also appreciate the book of Daniel and the inspiration and challenges I find in it. The Sunday school song, “Dare to be a Daniel” comes to mind 🙂
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I love that song 🎶 ‘dare to stand alone.. I have not thought about that song in years.. thanks for reminding me, I will teach it to out Awana kids. Thanks 🙏🏽
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I appreciate your post, Brenda. The first time I really studied the book of Daniel, it came alive to me! It is picturesque. And he was such a man of integrity and living well. I admit, I don’t have the passion I should have for living for Jesus. He’s been gently reminding me to come back to my first love relationship—with Him.
I hope your Easter is a beautiful one!
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Thank you, Neither do I always have the passion for the Lord. I love that verses that reminds us ” from glory to glory, he’s changing us
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Hah, maybe we should be desperate and passionate about sharing ND with the youngsters. 😂
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🙂 🙂 I know 🙂
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Oh my gosh! To this day I am still obsessed with Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys! Just last night I was watching some of the old 70s show. I’ve played the games, read the books, and written the fanfiction! Total nerd!! XD
On a slightly more serious note, I’ve always thought Daniel was more…whimsical almost than other books. It’s one of my favorites too and I enjoyed your insights! May we have the loyalty and strength to stand as Daniel and his companions did.
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Amen! May we choose to be as uncompromising as he was when it comes to the things of God. Still working on my kids on reading Nancy Drew 🙂
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You can do it! Rah rah rah! Hah, actually, I turned my nose up at ND the first time my grandma tried to get me into them. Years later I picked one up out of sheer desperation to read anything. And I was sold for life.
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I read the book of Daniel before but after reading your post, I want to read it again. God is so good to us. Isn’t he? Thank you for visiting my blog. May you have a blessed Holy Weekend.
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You are so welcome, Yes our God is good all the time 🙂
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Ahh, the writing on the wall. X)
I came clicked over here after responding to your first comment on my blog.
In any case, I like your point about how the Lord IS working regardless of whether or not we are pleading for His work and for His will to be done… but when we DO, the victory is all the more sweet and personal. Isn’t it such a privilege that He allows us to be involved in His work? ❤ ❤
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Amen! The Lord loves us, really, really loves us! His desires for us is always the best 🙂
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Nancy Drew!! Loved those books so much…and our avid reader wants nothing to do with them!!! I am so sad, lol:) Love this verse…I have feeling reading Daniel may be in my near future:) I was reading Psalm 51 the other day, and am going to be mulling over it for a bit longer, but then I will be heading that way. Thanks for the suggestion, it sounds like something I need to read at the moment, lol!
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Daniel and his friends demonstrated uncompromising faith in God and they were rewarded for that faith. I want to be that faithful. My 2 avid readers wanted nothing to do with my super hero. They read everything but 😢
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The passion for God’s help will always be there as long as be believe. I think the question is, not are we desperate enough, but will we submit to him at all times, both through times of happiness AND distress? By the way, you look gorgeous! I love the denim blue. 🙂 ❤
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Thanks you, Amber. That’s a great question, and perhaps we should decide one way or another. One of my favorite things about this is Daniel’s lack of compromise
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As a child I read every Nancy Drew book and most of the Hardy boys books too. I loved to go to the library for new books every week and I read all the time 😊
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I did too. Reading allowed such rich history. Still love it today
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I read ALL the Nancy Drew books! And I love the book of Daniel. What sticks with me is how Daniel honored God with his life. Then he interceded for an entire nation, and God honored him. I want to be a Daniel!
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Amen! I want to be a Daniel too, one who does not compromise, who honors the Lord above all else. Thanks for sharing 😊
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What does it mean to be like Daniel? Verse three of chapter six says, Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his EXCEPTIONAL QUALITIES (NIV) POSSESSED AN EXTRAORDINARY SPIRIT (NAS). Are we asking God for the ability to be distinguished among our peers with exceptional qualities and an extraordinary spirit?
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Wow! Great, great point! Oh to be like Daniel. Lord, I will dare to be Daniel. Thanks for commenting
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I looove the Nancy Drew books! Your kids don’t know what good literature is, haha 😉 ❤
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I know right! 😂😂 I should have made it mandatory as part of our homeschool 😁.
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Love this. I agree, reading Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys was my absolute favorite. When my neice said she was reading it I couldn’t believe it was still making its rounds :). But very insightful pull from Daniel 5. You are right, we should be reflecting and pleading with God for our country and people.
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Amen! My girls betrayed me by never getting into my favorite mystery books 😢😂. May we be desperate enough to pray for our country and it’s leaders. Thanks for commenting 😁
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Not only are the accounts in Daniel picturesque his life definitely paints a picture of how we should live in reverence to the Ancient of Days. We need more Daniels.
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Amen! Amen! We most certainly do, can we be more like him? Should we stand and not compromise? Oh to be like Thee, Lord . Thanks for commenting
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Thank you, thank you 😊 my friend. To our God be the glory
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