Gracious and Merciful Father,

We come before you to confess our sin as Your redeemed and beloved children. May Your Spirit alone convict us of our sin and remind us of our pardon in Christ through repentance.

We confess that we fail to see Your truth unfolding in historical events (Daniel 11:1-20).

We confess that we can be easily carried away by flattery and false promises from earthly rulers and governments (Daniel 11:21-28).

We confess that we struggle to stand firm and take action amid persecution (Daniel 11:29-32).

We confess that we lack wisdom and struggle to help others understand the Gospel (Daniel 11:33-45).

We confess all of these things before You because You are faithful to forgive us in Christ. Bless us with the assurance of our pardon by Your Holy Spirit in Christ alone by faith alone through Your grace alone from Your Word.

Amen.