Forgiveness was not his centrality and is a word mentioned but once in his story. Yet forgiveness is constantly evident by his gracious and respectful service of his enemy. Forgiveness was a result of his focus, not the goal. Worship was Daniel's life core, the axis of his being. Daniel prayed and Daniel gave thanksgiving but first he knelt in surrender. . .
Surrender is worship.
Prayer is a result, not a beginning. Prayer is secondary. Worship is the first issue. Prayer is heard without worship but prayer is answered in the realm of worship. Angels rushed to fight heavenly wars for Daniel's requests, and they were the highest angels, those who stood in the very councils of God.