Nehemiah’s Prayer

‭Nehemiah 1:5-11 NIV‬
[5] Then I said: “Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, [6] let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s family, have committed against you. [7] We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees, and laws you gave your servant Moses. [8] “Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations, [9] but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name.’ [10] “They are your servants and your people, whom you redeemed by your great strength and your mighty hand. [11] Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king.

Prayer is essential to any work of God. And our dependence on  God through prayer is an essential ingredient for success.

Nehemiah was a model leader who initiated his plans only after consultation with God. He is a man of prayer.

And as he prayed to God for help, he took action on the things that he could do. And allow and wait for the Lord to move and make ways. His efforts were richly blessed by God.

The  Lord Jesus taught us to pray and assured us that when we pray, ask it in His name and it will be given to us.

‭John 14:13-14 NIV‬
[13] And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. [14] You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

We are called to preach the gospel to all nations. We are called to become the light of this nation. Like Nehemiah who wept and prayed to God for  Israel’s people, God’s people rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem and became successful in it.

As a follower of Christ, let us continue to pray for all people who haven’t received Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Reaching them through prayers and serving them as God leads us.
And let us not also neglect to pray for one another and help build each other up as a church. (1Thessalonians 5:11)

Let us make PRAYER a lifetime lifestyle. And PERSISTENT  in doing what we prayed for.

Blessed day!