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Sep 20, 2026 45 min

Praying in the Pause | Thriving in Babylon

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Praying in the Pause | Thriving in Babylon Have you ever wanted to pray but struggled to know where to begin? Or wondered whether God hears you when an answer seems slow to come? Daniel 9 gives us a look into the prayer life of a man who has followed God for decades. When Daniel reads a promise about the end of Israel’s exile, he doesn’t stop praying because God has already spoken. He prays because God has spoken. In Praying in the Pause, we walk through Daniel’s example of wholehearted attention, praise, confession, requests, and listening. We also see Gabriel arrive while Daniel is still praying, bringing an answer that reaches beyond the return from exile and points toward Jesus. The invitation is practical: keep praying, keep following God, and don’t waste the pause. Key Insights: God’s promises should move us toward prayer, not away from it. 2. A healthier prayer life begins with giving God your attention. Honest confession matters more than protecting our image. A delayed answer doesn’t mean your prayer went unheard. Scripture Focus: Daniel 9:1-25 Speaker: Matt Petty Series: Thriving in Babylon Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube ° Follow us on Facebook ° Follow us on Instagram ° Visit our website

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