WHAT CAN GOD DO?
WHAT DOES GOD DESIRE?
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?
WHAT CAN I GIVE?

Nehemiah develops a clear recognition
of the situation

Nehemiah cared deeply about people
and their condition

Nehemiah sought God before
he took action

Prayer is the spontaneous response of the believing heart to God. Those truly transformed by Jesus Christ find themselves lost in the wonder and joy of communing with him. Prayer is as natural for the Christian as breathing

The self-sufficient do not pray; they merely talk to themselves. The self-satisfied will not pray; they have no knowledge of their need. The self-righteous cannot pray; they have no basis on which to approach God.” A true leader is one who is not self-sufficient, self-satisfied, or self-righteous. On the contrary, he knows his need and is ready to humble himself before the One who alone is sufficient for it.

I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of those about me seemed insufficient for the day.”

Nehemiah remembers God’s promises

Nehemiah takes responsibility

Nehemiah prepares for action and uses
his position to serve others