In Daniel’s case, his prayer was delayed for 21 days before he received a response (Daniel 10:12–13). Does this happen in the same way in our contemporary times when we pray and the answers seem delayed? Should we continue praying persistently until we receive an answer, or should we trust that perhaps it is not yet God’s appointed time to answer that particular prayer? How do we discern the difference between a delay by spiritual forces in receiving an answer and God’s decision not to grant a particular request?