February 8, 2026

Intercessory Prayer – Daniel 2:14-23

How can we show, through the way we live, that prayer is a priority?
How can you intentionally incorporate praise and thanksgiving into your prayer life?

What was Daniel’s response when faced with the king’s decree? (2:14–16)
In the midst of a desperate situation, what did Daniel and his friends ask God for (2:17–18)?
How did Daniel respond after God answered his prayer? (2:19–23)

What is one practical step you can take this week to model Daniel’s posture of prayer, humility, courage, and community?
Who can you intercede for by name that needs to hear the presentation of the gospel?

Research: Worship (2:20–23): Read these verses out loud several times. As you read, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal different ways God has blessed you and shown you favor. Respond by praising and thanking God for each example he reveals. Then, take time to intercede for Clovis EVFree, elders, ministry staff, and our congregation.

Prayers of intercession appear throughout Scripture. Nehemiah prayed for God’s attention to his petition on behalf of Israel, confessing the nation’s sins (Neh. 1:5–11), and Moses interceded with God, appealing to his covenant promises to prevent judgment against the Israelites (Ex. 32:11–14). Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer focuses on glorifying God and interceding for his followers, asking that they be kept unified and protected (Jn. 17). Paul prayed that believers would be spiritually strengthened and comprehend Christ’s love (Eph. 3:14–21), and he prayed that others would be filled with knowledge of God’s will and bear spiritual fruit (Col. 1:9–14).