Day 66: Ember Faith Prayer Countdown

A few days ago, I (Lauren) was reading in Daniel 3 and felt led to pray a prayer for Ember, asking that God would give her a boldness like that of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

Daniel 3:7-18 NLT

7 So at the sound of the musical instruments, all the people, whatever their race or nation or language, bowed to the ground and worshiped the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

8 But some of the astrologers went to the king and informed on the Jews. 9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “Long live the king! 10 You issued a decree requiring all the people to bow down and worship the gold statue when they hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and other musical instruments. 11 That decree also states that those who refuse to obey must be thrown into a blazing furnace. 12 But there are some Jews—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—whom you have put in charge of the province of Babylon. They pay no attention to you, Your Majesty. They refuse to serve your gods and do not worship the gold statue you have set up.”

13 Then Nebuchadnezzar flew into a rage and ordered that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought before him. When they were brought in, 14 Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you refuse to serve my gods or to worship the gold statue I have set up? 15 I will give you one more chance to bow down and worship the statue I have made when you hear the sound of the musical instruments. But if you refuse, you will be thrown immediately into the blazing furnace. And then what god will be able to rescue you from my power?”

16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. 18 But even if he doesn't  we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”

When faced with a situation that went against their beliefs, values, and principles, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stood up for what was right. Their lives were at risk, but they knew that speaking up for the God they served and staying true to Him was more important than their life here on earth. It is my prayer that I would live with that kind of boldness and that I would teach my daughter to do the same.


Dear Father, You are so worthy of our praise and our devotion. You have done so much for us, and now we ask that You would give us the strength to stand for You. God, as parents, we want to teach our daughter to stand for what is right, so help us to act with boldness everyday. May our daughter live her life with conviction and boldness, proclaiming what is right in every place and in every situation, no matter what the risks may be. Help her to have confidence in Your truth and to act accordingly. This we pray as we await our little gift.