I hesitate to even call these steps because then people think, "well if I do A and B, C will come true." In reality, C will ultimately be up to Christ's will. However, we are shown the steps David took here.

Once he heard about the problem, he went to his crew, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah and asked them to pray. I love how the NIV translates it and says "He urged them to plead for mercy." As I get older I find myself pleading more than just asking. So he revealed his problem to others and they joined him in pleading to our God. This goes against my nature. My nature is to hide. My nature isn't to share my problems with others and seek their prayers. But I should.

Once God chose to reveal the answer to Daniel in 19, the first thing he said when he was before the king was "Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his." He immediately gave praise to God publicly. Once again, everything in the Bible points to the ultimate glory of God.

Daniel could have very easily taken credit for the discovery, but at that point he would be in the same boat as the sorcerers who were about to be executed. He would have put his faith in his own abilities before God.

So when the problem arose, he joined with his community in prayer and time with God. Then, no matter the outcome, glory should be given to God, because it is his will.

Daniel 2:16-20