"Twenty-One Days"

"Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your
heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God,
your words were heard..."

When it comes to prayer so many times, we fail to understand
The moment that we call His name...God begins to move His hand
Since we may not see a quick result or any change at all
We must have faith to persevere and trust He heard our call

Trusting when our circumstances remain the same is tough
We wonder if it's worth the effort...cause we've really had enough!
So what's the point of praying more when the answer doesn't come?
Well, let me tell you about a man and the number twenty-one

Chapter ten in the book of Daniel gives a wonderful, detailed view
Of prayer and fasting...of perseverance...of strength to start anew
For twenty-one days Daniel prayed, although no answer came
But in the realm beyond the physical...it was anything but tame

For a battle raged...with intense assaults...but Daniel couldn't see
The spiritual forces that advanced and attacked, while he was on his knees
The angel Michael was called in to help...as the enemy charged once more
But Daniel's prayers...in the hands of God...slam-dunked him to the floor!

The angel arrived and let Daniel know that he had no need to fear
From the very first day, his words were heard...very loud and clear
Twenty-one days of persistent prayer had stormed the enemy's gates
Which gave Daniel the reassurance...that God is never late

Why twenty-one days? Only God knows and that's a crucial key
To unlock the door of trusting God...when we plainly do not see
The battles fought on our behalf could overwhelm our soul
So we must do our part and pray...and let God be in control

Praying makes the enemy nervous...that's why he fights so long
Because he knows the more we pray...our faith and trust grow strong
So don't give up...keep pressing in...the answer is on the way
God's hand starts moving on our behalf...when we begin to pray

Merissa Lee Kelley
March 18, 2007

Daniel 10:1-21