The story
Daniel loved God. Three times every day, he knelt by his open window and prayed. King Darius liked Daniel so much, he planned to put him in charge of the kingdom.
Some jealous leaders wanted to get Daniel in trouble. They tricked the king into making a law: “For thirty days, pray only to the king. Or into the lions’ den!”
Daniel heard about the law. Did he stop praying? No! He went home, opened his window, and prayed to God, just like always.
King Darius was very sad, but the law could not be changed. Daniel was put in with the lions. A big stone covered the door.
All night, the king could not sleep. At sunrise, he ran to the den. “Daniel! Did your God save you?” “Yes!” called Daniel. “God sent his angel to shut the lions’ mouths!”
Not one scratch was on Daniel! The king was so glad. “Everyone should honor Daniel’s God,” he said. I can pray to God anytime, anywhere!
