Intercessory prayer Daniel 9:1-9,17-19,21-24

9:4 I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed:
"Lord the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love Him and keep His commandments, 5 we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws. 6 We have not listened to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings our princes and our ancestors, and to al the people of the land.
7 Lord, You are righteous, but this day we are covered with shame ...

Daniel was interceding on behalf of his nation. His world doesn't seem that different from what we're facing today. We, like Daniel, should respond to God's call to intercede on behalf of those He seeking. The lost sinner, the wayward Christian, all who carry a burden of sorrow, shame, guilt, anger or bitterness. 
As we ask God to show His mercy, we
too, should be gracious and forgiving toward others.