Daniel 9:3-4, 20

Then I turned to the Lord God and prayed and asked him for help. To show my sadness, I fasted, put on rough cloth, and sat in ashes. I prayed to the LORD my God and told him about all of our sins. I said, “Lord, you are a great God who causes fear and wonder. You keep your agreement of love with all who love you and obey your commands.

While I was saying these things in my prayer to the LORD, my God, confessing my sins and the sins of the people of Israel and praying for God’s holy hill