Nehemiah’s Prayer
A Prayer That Sparked Restoration
Prayers of Repentance and Mission📖 Nehemiah 1:4–11
Context
Upon hearing Jerusalem’s walls are broken, Nehemiah fasts and prays, confessing Israel’s sins and asking God for favor to act.
The Prayer
O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy.
Reference: Nehemiah 1:4–11
Breaking Down the Prayer
Let's explore each phrase to understand its deeper meaning.
"Fasted and prayed"
Nehemiah responds to brokenness with spiritual discipline. (Nehemiah 1:4)
"Confessed the sins of Israel"
Leadership begins with repentance. (Nehemiah 1:6)
Spiritual Significance
- •Prayer precedes action.
- •Restoration begins with repentance.
- •God uses praying leaders.
What We Can Learn
- •Let prayer shape vision.
- •Confess before rebuilding.
- •Trust God for favor.
How to Apply This Prayer
Here are practical ways to incorporate this prayer into your daily life.
- 1.Respond to brokenness with prayer.
- 2.Seek God before acting.
- 3.Commit plans to God.
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