Daniel's unwavering commitment to prayer despite King Darius's decree demonstrates what it means to be completely devoted to God. True obedience isn't manufactured in crisis moments but built through consistent daily faithfulness. Faith and obedience cannot be separated - your actions reveal the reality of your beliefs more than words ever could. Daniel overcame fear by relying on God's constant presence and rejecting the spirit of fear that paralyzes us from walking in God's purposes. His consistent spiritual disciplines, developed during peaceful times, sustained him through trials and positioned him to see God's miraculous deliverance.