Seeking God’s Honor

When Daniel prays for God to keep his promises, he takes a step off a well-worn path. Rather than pleading for God to restore Israel’s glory so that they might be like the surrounding kingdoms, he does something different. He asks God to restore Israel for God’s own glory. Daniel’s desire is that through his answered prayer, God’s name would be praised throughout the world. After years of praying, he has come to understand something important. God’s honor and glory are more valuable than his own.