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"Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime." ~ Daniel 6:10
Sometimes, something is thrown into our path that we don't expect. A speed bump or pothole perchance. It can be anything from the coffee pot breaking in the morning to something that may affect our job/household. Some "potholes" are little, some are big, all are unexpected and though we might swerve to avoid one, we might end up hitting another one or two in turn. That doesn't mean we should give up on the direction we are heading though (unless it's not in God's will of course).
In today's passage we see Daniel right after King Darius has signed the decree saying that he alone should be prayed to and petitioned for stuff. Daniel, however, does not let this pothole divert him from the path God has him on. He continues through his day the way God would have him to. Daniel remains faithful to God though the kingdom conspires against him. Even with the punishment of being fed to the lions, Daniel still worships God.
What do we do today when we come upon hard times in our lives? Do we distract ourselves with the things of this world, or do we turn to God? Honestly though. As much as I would love to say I always turn to God, sometimes I need to be reminded of Daniel, who even though he was set up by the other princes, remained faithful to God and was THANKFUL in this time of testing. This passage is a wonderful reminder of the verse stating to give thanks in diverse temptations. We are to Rejoice in the Lord alway and that whether therefore ye eat or drink, to do all to the glory of God.
There is no time in which God says it's okay to be grateful or unhappy in general. He is always waiting for us to turn to Him with our praise and problems because no matter what we go through, as His children, we are being blessed. Whether it is a lesson that we are learning so we can face a crisis in the future, or something being taken away because it was not in God's will and would have been bad for us.
Even in the hard times are we to praise God. Potholes and speed bumps or not, God is worthy of all praise and glory. He is good and righteous altogether.
What potholes are you facing in your life? Have you taken them to God yet?
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