Daniel's Prayer

"O our God, hear your servant's prayer! Listen as I plead. For your sake, Lord, smile again on your desolate sanctuary.
"O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair. See how your city - the city that bears your name - lies in ruins. We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.
"O Lord, hear. O Lord, forgive. O Lord, listen and act! For your own sake, do not delay, O my God, for your people and your city bear your name."
Daniel 9:17-19.

I was praying that for the Church.