This week, Carrie Bucker walks through Daniel 9, where we see a picture of what faithful repentance can look like for exiles living in a broken world. Daniel confesses not just his own sins, but the sins of his people — acknowledging the communal and systemic nature of sin. In a culture obsessed with personal autonomy and private spirituality, this prayer reminds us that faithfulness to God requires honesty about both individual and corporate failure. Jesus Himself taught His followers to pray “Forgive us” — because we belong to one another. True repentance doesn’t lead to shame — it leads to restoration, renewal, and hope in God’s mercy. Faithful exiles are not marked by moral superiority, but by deep humility and courageous honesty before God.