God in the lion's den

So the king gave orders for Daniel to be taken and thrown into the pit filled with lions. He said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve so loyally, rescue you.” ~ Daniel 6:16 (GNT)

We are harassed, but we aren’t abandoned. We are knocked down, but we aren’t knocked out. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:9 (CEB)

KEY IDEA:

Even though we suffer and face opposition, God stays with us.

PRAYER:

Compassionate God, thank you for staying by my side when troubles come. Sometimes I'm so focused on dealing with the problems that I don't even notice that you are there by my side fixing the problems in your own way -- and your own time. Help me to stand calm as I face the lions -- but more importantly, help me to see that you are there with me. You're the best. Because of you I'm not going to let adversity get the best of me. Amen.