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Hy wou suiwer aanbidding en ‘n terugkeer na heiligheid hê. Sy getroue toewyding was heeltemal “om U ontwil, my God.” Hy het getreur oor Israel se sondes en gesê, “Dit is U huis, U heiligdom, die stad van heilige Jerusalem. God, herstel dit tot U heerlikheid!”
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Daniel did not pray and agonize for more revelation and power, or more fullness of God for himself. Rather, he humbled himself and confessed to blackness of heart. He wanted God to be honored on earth. He wanted pure worship and a return to holiness. His faithful devotion was totally "for Your sake, O Lord." He grieved over Israel's sins, saying, "This is Your house, Your sanctuary, the city of holy Jerusalem. God, restore it to Your glory!"
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