A few winters ago, the pipes burst in my in-laws’ home while they were out of town. My husband and I drove over to take photos and give them an idea of how bad the damage was. As we tentatively opened the front door, we pushed aside soggy clumps of insulation, chunks of dry wall, and even decor that had been flung by the rushing water. To say that their home was destroyed would be an understatement (fun fact: ceilings are NOT supposed to be on the floor). At one point in our very careful survey of the wreckage, we simply paused to take in the scene. Wet furniture was already molding. Paint bubbled and peeled from the walls. Pieces of debris littered the ground. This once warm, welcoming, and lovely home was absolutely destroyed. And standing in those chaotic remains, I had no idea how to even begin restoring all that was lost.
I imagine Nehemiah having a similar experience on his night ride around the demolished walls of Jerusalem. About seventy years had passed since Jerusalem was destroyed and God’s people were exiled. What had once been the home of God’s people—a place where they interacted with neighbors, shared meals, and simply lived out regular days—was now an unprotected pile of rubble. How was Nehemiah going to take this broken place and make it what it once was?
Thankfully, Nehemiah wasn’t the one who had to answer that question. The book of Nehemiah tells us exactly how God rebuilt both the walls of Jerusalem and the spiritual identity of His people. In the middle of the very real opposition and injustice in this story, there is a God of great patience, comfort, and hope. The Lord strengthened His people for the work they needed to do in order to restore their physical home. When they failed to live up to their spiritual calling as His chosen nation, God did not abandon them, and instead called them back to His law and its wisdom. God upheld His covenant promise to be faithful to them even when they could not do the same in return.
As we read the book of Nehemiah, we will dig deep to see how the struggles and experiences of God’s people resonate in our own lives. We will turn our hearts to the God of Nehemiah, the same God who steadfastly restores us when we repent from sin and return to Him. And we will give thanks to the Lord that, in Christ, He has provided all we need to find our sure, safe, and unshakeable home in Him.
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Praying for restoration!
We find restoration in Gods presence!
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Even in what is broken, can we find God’s guiding force
So challenging to read Nehemiah’s reaction and prayer. It highlights his priorities, and spurs Him to look to God as the only one who can restore, rather than focussing on the damage done. He is so quick to stand with those in exile and intercede for them for God to remember them. So quick to recognise the need to out God’s laws and covenant back in the priority place.
There is humility and such a right perspective in this.
I was challenged to be praying like this when I hear of churches being destroyed all over the world, and of persecuted Christians.
And I was challenged to put my own house in order as far as my focus and priorities. A really great motivator as I start the final term of the year here in Australia.
So thankful to know we can fall but God will restore
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This helped me remember all that the Lord saved me from. All the Lord had restored in my life after much loss and pain. Thank you Heavenly Father, healer, and restorer. I glorify and love you!
God is in the business of rebuilding broken people!
God is great
A lot in life feels like the walls are all falling down but god always has a plan that is different then the one we planned ❤️
The covenantal love and forgiveness to meet the return of your people God is amazing. You are great and wonderful and worthy to be praised.
I love for This love from my parents who claim to have a covenantal love but they do not. They abandon and leave.
I have woke up in the middle of the night so recked from the division and brokenness in my family, in my nation. I pray that through this reading over the next weeks I will regain trust and hope that Gods word is final. If he said it He will dot it and there will be joy and peace felt and secured.
My niece is in the NICU right now struggling for life. Our family is shattered like the walls of Jerusalem. We are crying out to the Healer of healers, the King of kings, the Lord of lords. Father I pray for healing of the brokenness of our souls and her little body.
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Praying for healing of your niece, Elissa. I pray there’s a praise report.
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Thank you Lord for being the same God yesterday today and tomorrow
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I needed to see this today! I’ve been struggling.
Praying for forgiveness and for the diligence to stay in the word each day. Replacing my social media addiction with words that are true. Amen!
Amen! Same here.
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I love the truth that our God restores. I’m thankful that no matter how my life may appear, nothing is beyond the restoration of my God.
Remove the desire to take an steal when I get low on things. Cleanse my soul and mind and thoughts make me whole again.i rebuke the sim in Jesus Christ holy name
Thanking God for being so forgiving. God may you create in me a clean heart and renew in my a righteous spirit. Amen.
Help me trust that you will do it. Help me be obedient.
Praise Jesus!
Nehemiah prayed & fasted for what was broken and destroyed – such a reminder to look around and do the same – God does the work.
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Vulnerable and helpless is often the feelings that come to mind when our safety is threatened and we feel like we don’t have those protections and resources we once did. Whether it is lack of money, spiritual attacks, rocky relationships that once brought us such joy, etc. We all have been in a vulnerable place as the city of Jerusalem found themselves in…. But with the mercy and grace of God, we persevere. We repent and look to Jesus for help in our time of need. If my people which are called by my name will humble themselves and pray seek my face and TURN from their wicked ways, I will hear from Heaven and hel their land. That’s what Nehemiah wanted. – He wanted his prayer for Jerusalem to be heard and swift justice taken on their behalf. God is faithful to His word and He never fails to keep his promises.
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What a great study at this time with so much chaos going on around us. God is still in control and He will pick up the pieces and rebuild! Thank you Jesus!
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Sisters, I have a praise report ! My friend’s son has been found alive, praise God! Thank you for praying
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A Season of Rebuilding and Restoration ❤️
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Wow, Mercy, thank you!
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His prayer was mostly praising God in how wonderful and faithful he is.
Now is the time for repentance. God‘s love Camry restore all.
Hi sisters I have the biggest praise report ! My friend’s son was found alive ! We praise Jesus ! Thank you to all who prayed !
Praise the Lord!
PTL, indeed!
Praise God!!!
Hallelujah!
We see the call for repentance.. God love never stops
I cant help but think of the events from this last week as I read this. Over the last few years I have found myself looking at how God has rebuilt my own story. However these last o months have been bittersweet as I began my journey as a teacher. This last week was hard because im not supposed to talk about my faith in the classroom, but I felt called to talk to my students about how God has reshaped my life. Today was even more bittersweet. One of my students (one who comes from a pretty rough background) came up to me and told me that yesterday he decided he wanted to be baptized and I praised the Lord above for helping this student rebuild his own story. The Lord works in mysterious ways but his honesty in helping those around us fund their spiritual identify is so uplifting and truly a breath of fresh air!
Amy praise God that is beautiful !
Praise God! This is a wonderful praise report
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So excited!
The Lord definitely places studies in my path that directly relate to what I’m going through… so ready for this study. I am not alone. Everyone fails, but God picks us back up and proves he is still in control time and time again.
God can restore our spiritual identity, even when we may have fell off the course!
I appreciate the visual to start the study of Nehemiah. I can almost picture a movie, the scene opens with a man full of questions standing in the midst of the ruin that was Jerusalem, trying to figure out where to start. Quickly we skip to the end of the story, “The book of Nehemiah tells us exactly how God rebuilt both the walls of Jerusalem and the spiritual identity of His people. In the middle of the very real opposition and injustice in this story, there is a God of great patience, comfort, and hope.” I find the message laid out in todays devotional reading a great summary of who God is, “God upheld His covenant promise to be faithful to them even when they could not do the same in return.” Thanks be to God! I look forward over the next few weeks to (re) learn the story told within the pages of Nehemiah and how the lessons can translate to me and my life.
It struck me to think of the parallels between Nehemiah, Daniel, Esther, Moses, Joseph (and others I’m sure) All were exiled yet they remained true to the Lord even though they were immersed in a culture other than their own. They all stood their ground and took risks for the Lord. When I think about how difficult that must’ve been I am amazed! The school I work in is very multi-cultural and I started thinking of some of my students who either move here from another country or are first generation Americans. They hold their traditions and values of their culture very strongly, and do not assimilate right away to the American culture. But children who are 2nd, 3rd or more are completely assimilated and barely even know where their great grandparents were born. It shows how important it is to instill our children with fault (to the best of our ability) and carry it to the next generations.
Does anyone know when day 2 comes out? I did day one yesterday but it still says day one for me
I am not sure where you are, but it’s one devotional a day and will add next day on Est time at midnight I think.
Nehemiah’s prayer really touched me today, and reminded me that my prayers often dont start with praise for Who God is. I need to begin prayer with praising God, reminding myself I am speaking with God, Maker of the universe, all powerful, all knowing, and all loving. And I need to repent of my sins before Him. I need to remind myself, by quoting His Word, that He promises to forgive, heal and walk with me. My prayers cant just be pleas for help. This was really moving to me today.
A few weeks ago, I asked for prayer for my friend, Debbie, who was in rehab following a long time in ICU from an infection after surgery. Debbie was struck with another blood infection that impacted her heart, and died on Saturday night. I’m heartbroken for her family. She is no longer suffering, and at home with Jesus. It’s still hard to say goodbye. Please pray for comfort and peace for Debbie’s husband, son, daughter and grandchildren during this sad and difficult time.
Oh gosh Teresa, so sorry to hear the loss of your friend in such an awful way.
I loved what you said about praising God for WHO He is always! Then presenting our requests. I think we have gotten so askew here because we have so much, and not much want as in other countries where you don’t have all we do. When you don’t have much, you are in constant prayer with the God that gets you through day by day. We don’t go to God until we have depleted all else, which is a lot. (I don’t know if that makes sense.)
Still praying for Amanda. And still praying for your diagnosis as well.
So sorry for the passing of your precious friend, Teresa! May God comfort each of you
over the days ahead! <3
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Debbie and praying for comfort for her family.
How incredibly sad. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend. Have prayed❤️
So very sorry for your loss! Praying God’s comfort and peace for her family and friends! ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss, Teresa. ❤️
I’m very interested to see where this study goes
New here. What stood out to me today was in the podcast where emhpahsis was placed on rebuilding instead of just building. This meant a lot as I have been trying to rebuild my life after the loss of my father and my (ex) husband of 13 years walking out right after. Rebuilding does encounter rubble and this concept really hit home.
Welcome Sarah!
Welcome Sarah! Thank you for sharing that personal insight! You are correct that it is much easier to start with a clean slate than removing the debris. Keep commenting… good stuff! ❤
Praying for healing for your heart in the passing of your dad and the death of your marriage. ❤❤
What really stood out to me today was “the wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates are destroyed” (Nehemiah 1:3). What does this say in modern term? The border security is completely compromised. What follows is the nation’s vulnerability, and national identity. Nehemiah wept when he heard the news. How would a nation flourish without protection and order? What is the nation’s identity? Do we see that the same tactics done to Jerusalem back then are being done right now? And right now God’s nation is so vulnerable to disorder, threat, and a gradual erosion of identity? When border security is down, what will happen? Cultural dilution. Loss of unity. Strain on law and governance. Economic and social pressure. Identity Shift. There is a rapid impact of unmanaged migration. Overtime, the dominant culture in God gets blurred, we lose the sense of “who we are” and “whose we are”. And what happen to people when they lose their identity you might ask? Loss of purpose and direction, Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” A loss of identity often leads to wandering without clarity or hope. Without the strong core, it is easier to pressure to conform to outside pressures, blending to whatever surrounds them. Godly leaders with compassion like Nehemiah would weep, and one with backbone like a crowbar would raise urgency to rebuild, restore, reinforce the “walls”, the boundaries asap. I am so glad this topic is brought up today. Bravo SRT again so we see the parallels what was done before and what was done now. “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Every nation has a story, its history, struggles, victories, and sacrifices. If borders dissolve, future generations may no longer connect to that story, but instead to a global mished mashed identity. And if God raises up a man, that safeguards the citizens, that secures the border, “lays down his life for the sheep” and runs not away when the danger comes, that acts like a true shepherd, and not a hireling, you celebrate that man and praise God for him. Don’t take the grace of God in vain. Israel murmured against Moses repeatedly in the wilderness (Numbers 14:2). But God reminded them, “Your grumbling is not against us but against the Lord” (Exodus 16:8). When Israel demanded a king, God told Samuel, “They have not rejected you, but they have rejected me as their king.” (1 Samuel 8:7). Despising the leader God has handpicked is ultimately despising God’s authority, hence forfeit His protection, wisdom. Mocking and undermining them dishonors God. The unwillingness to be gathered will lead to one’s desolation (“how often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you desolate). Let us open our eyes and hearts to recognize the Nehemiahs in our midst. Instead of criticizing them, let us encourage them. Pray for your Nehemiahs. Stand beside them. Lift their arms when they grow weary. For through them, God is building more than walls, He is rebuilding the identity, hope, and future of a people. Be blessed dear sisters.
Wow, Excellent Word Mercy, spot on, and relevant. I pray it opens eyes! It certainly gives me a better way to explain what I have seen happen in reference to history and scripture itself! You definitely have the gift of that, I appreciate you so much!
Ditto! I feel like I’ve been to church! Such a gift!
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Let’s lay aside our personal baggage, roll up our sleeves, and start rebuilding! ❤
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The US long ago had a sign that said, “Uncle Sam wants you!
Well, sisters, picture Jesus on that sign instead with the finger pointed toward us. He wants each of us to join in making Him known.
God’s timing is always perfect, Amen! This is the absolutely perfect study right now! As a very new Christian, I am so saddened by the latest events, the assassination, and the attack on Christians as a whole. I will stand my ground though, and spread his word to anyone who will listen, and honestly probably to sone who do not want to listen! I will be bold in my faith, and pray diligently for our country. It keeps coming into my head the words of Jesus when he said “Forgive them father, for they know not what they do.” Instead of getting into angry and hostile debates, I will try my best to be a light, and try to guide others to God! I will pray for nonbelievers to hear, and understand, the word of God, and that their souls will too be saved.
I pray that God gives you strength to be bold in your faith and love for Jesus. My prayers shall be the wind beneath your wings.
Amen Nichole! New Christians have a FIRE lacking in long time believers. The fire fades, and that’s why we need wake ups and revival!! I will be bold with you! It is past time!
There is a book I love that I led as a small group that was written 10 years ago, and boy, if Christians would have read it then we might have stood stronger!! But we didn’t want to step on toes. It’s called “Put Your Warrior Boots On,” and we have to! It is standing for truth even when it offends. “you will be hated like me…” Jesus says!
Remember the old song- “It only takes a spark to keep a fire going.”
I could not agree more. The renewal, restoration, revival we are seeing is unprecedented. His plans are greater
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I wrote a prayer in the side of my Bible in Nehemiah chapter 1 dated 3.11.22
Lord give me a heart that truly mourns my sin- a heart of true and pure repentance. Don’t let me take your forgiveness for granted. Give me a heart for the souls of people.
Reflecting today on how He has answered that prayer in my life. Thankful that he is always listening and that no prayers are ever wasted. Praying today for repentance and returning across this entire world. He is the SAME God today!
Kristy… God is such a good and loving father. Your prayer is so precious. Thank you for sharing it.
A couple of things struck me when picking up this morning. Kayla’s devotional thought of God calling his people back to the law and wisdom was a nice bridge between the last study we just finished and this one. Nehemiah’s prayer was a beautiful example of an intimate conversation with God that I wish I long to achieve in my own prayer life. Finally.. the topic of Rebuilding after catastrophic events brought to mind the many times I’ve had to start over or change direction to rebuild aspects of my life or relationships that were flat out destroyed or in danger of crumbling into dust.. (ie) The death of my first husband,and a host of other situations over the years that have caused me to seek the guidance of my Holy Heavenly Father. He has never failed to help, challenge, discipline, strengthen and even rescue me with tender love.
Praise God!
When does day 2 come out?
At midnight eastern time i believe.
Father God, make my heart to be like Nehemiah’s. Give me the same passion and compassion for my nation. Give me the same humility and repentant heart. Let me sit in grief and mourning and prayer until you reveal the part you have planned for me to do. Keep my eyes on you, Lord – the great and awe-inspiring God. Repair our land. Hear our prayers. We know You are the God who sees, who hears, who knows, and who acts. Amen
Amen! I love your prayer!
In listening to Kelly today, I can’t help but connect recent events in America to this book of the Bible. Perhaps God is starting a new rebuilding project right here in our day. The tragic murder seems to have sparked a revival and a return to God. I am praying that just like in the days of Nehemiah, we too as nation will return and rebuild our communities to honor God’s beautiful design. The Holy Spirit can work a mighty renewal!
Yes, I concur! May it be so! I am here Lord, Send Me! I want to be that strong, the days are coming with more persecution..gear up with the armor of God!! We can’t wait, we have to make sure it is all in good shape, sharpened and ready for battle!! It is indeed a Spiritual battle and we are just really seeing that in this generation in the comfy west.
A very timely study for me, I’m looking forward to all God has to show me in Nehemiah. Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement, your words have been such a blessing to me.
I don’t think I can add anything to what everyone has said other than Amen! I love God’s timing for this study!
The YouVersion verse of the day is the verse for this month for my 2-3 yr olds. We sing it to the tune of “Where is Thumpkin.” Makes it easy to remember!
Thank you all and prayers for all. Please pray for me as an app that I use to communicate with our seniors group at church is not working and I don’t know how to correct the problem. Sounds silly but I need the Lord’s help.
Praying for the app to work, Cheryl.
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What a sovereign God we serve! He placed Nehemiah in the right position at the right time to accomplish His purposes for His chosen people. He is so faithful.
The first part of Nehemiah’s prayer felt like something I needed to pray in my own life.
Reading the prayer of Nehemiah always brings tears to my eyes. Truly it was a prayer from the depths of his heart.
Very timely study today.
I thought the same thing.
‘And I said, “O Lord God of heaven,the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night….Nehemiah 1:5-6
As I read the verses and devo this morning, I can’t help but have a catch in my throat and my eyes water. How timely that we read this today. At this time. Amazing. The SRT team would have planned, penned and set this in motion months ago and it is perfectly relevant right now. God’s timing is perfect. Today we cry out to our Lord God of heaven to hear our prayer, to reach down into the broken, hurting, evil world we live in and for hearts to hear and know truth. For people to be restored, rebuilt and for hope to be renewed in the chaos.
Heavenly Father, we need you. Give us your heart, your eyes, your ears, your wisdom and guide us. Embolden us with your power Jesus to be steadfast, faithful, give words of Truth and hope as we long to see you lifted high, honored and glorified and hearts turn to you. Give us comfort, peace, courage and strength. Let your ear be attentive to our prayer Lord Jesus. Amen✝️
I want to say yes and Amen to all the comments already this morning. Thank you for sharing. I have yet to listen yet, but I sure the podcast forvthis week will be so timely, helpful and encouraging as well.
Amen to your prayer, Wendy, and great comments! ❤
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Amen, indeed! ❤️
In Christ alone. Happy Monday sweet She’s! Wow the timing of this study! I work at a school. We practice fire drills, earthquake drills and lock-down drills. That was never a part of my school days. I’m trying to leave a little earlier this morning to go and pray over the cubbies of both TK students. I know this is going to be another GREAT study. Gotta run as I’m trying to write a note for a very sweet and important person at my work place.
How blessed they are to have you on staff, Mari, and how blessed are your kiddos! If alk teachers could pray for each student by name each day- wow! Our church does a prayer walk at the beginning of the school year at our local school. You have set me mental gears in motion, sister! ❤
So many drills :( Praying for your strength
One thing that stood out to me in Nehemiah’s prayer was his petition on behalf of the entire nation of Israel! He repented of his sins as well as those of his father’s house and of his people. Perhaps as we pray for our own countries, we can add this to our prayer. May God forgive our broken nation & bring restoration and unity! Only He can do it.
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From Tara Leigh Cobble, Bible Recap commentary on Nehemiah 1-3;
God works in a variety of ways,sometimes in the miraculous, sometimes in the mundane. Sometimes Israel didn’t have to lift a finger to win a battle, God just did it on His own! But sometimes, like today He works through His people-theyre praying, working, and ready to defend His city. It’s key to stay tuned into God like Nehemiah does, always asking Him for direction. HEhas a plan: we just have to ask what role we play in it. Sometimes He calls us to be active, sometimes He calls us to wait for Him to work, but He always has a plan.
Yes, that is so good Deb! I, and most of us, rely on our first thoughts and actions rather than go to God first thing!!
Deb, my reply to Searching was prompted by your comment, too.
I was thinking this morning how much energy (and materials even) we waste when we move ahead of God. Instead we should be saving that energy for what He has planned for us to do in His timing.
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It always stood out to me that this was so much on Nehemiah’s heart. That I need to hear that still small voice that keeps rising up inside me when there’s something I’m questioning that I should do or be involved in
What a timely reading this morning! Oh if our heart would bleed and ache like this for our own country and communities and homes. Lord, hear our prayers (with earnest fasting), forgive our sins, return us to you Lord. Making it our mission to put God, the God, the Same God of Israel and all the nations and world, first and center of our lives. Our nation is so far removed from it starting foundations. It’s walls are in despair, people with their own thoughts and ideas and truths. It doesn’t matter our feelings, it only matters what the scriptures say, the Old and the New. My heart mourns to see even Christians coming from two different view points. We should expect the secular to not understand, but Christians? Yet it does talk about false preachers and itching ears! The wheat will be separated from the chaff. The sifting will happen.
We must turn back and make God and his truth our foundation and center of our households. We have a God that hears our prayers! Let me weep like Nehemiah, and then set my heart with God, to do the work he assigns me, and GET BUSY! Lord Send Me!! Lord USE me. I say yes! Let them remember the God of Rhonda (as Tina said…love that! The God of RoRo (my name for Grandma!) As a matter of fact my grandson after me texting him yesterday that I was praying for him said, RoRo I have been praying and it is helping!! Oh the joy of my heart! It matters! Be more vocal of your God (as long as it is the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob!) Jesus came to not abolish but to fulfill! He DOES love everyone, but he offended people with his truth. He caused division. The true followers stayed the course, the others left. False profits and preachers emerged. Jesus loved sinners but NOT their sin. We will also offend and be hated for the truth, don’t be deceived that everyone will receive it and want it. People will put you down and distort your words. We see that so clearly today.
(Sorry for the run-on paragraph.)
More on wheat and chaff-
wheat represents repentant people whose lives have changed, while chaff represents evil individuals. The metaphor of wheat and chaff underscores the importance of discernment and the ability to distinguish between what is genuinely valuable and what is not. It’s a call to identify and uphold truth and goodness, symbolizing moral and spiritual clarity. (article from Churchleaders.)
Rhonda (RoRo – (I love that!!!)
That’s wonderful news about your grandson! Seeds sprouting. Praying God will speak to his heart during these prayer times and that his focus will shift from his problems to praise to the God of promise, hope, and provision. The words from Natalie Grant’s song (I shared recently) :
“Let me want the healer more than the healing” come to mind.
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Keepa preachin’, sister! ❤❤❤
Oh such a good song! That would be good for jail too actually!! It just made me so happy to receive that text!! He has been through so much. He has to make it through this year being a senior. Thank you always friend for your prayers and support!
Oh, senior year! Definitely needs prayer!!! ❤
He actually got kicked out the first week, but gets to attend the trade school. He can graduate still (if stays out of trouble) but no sports. And he is still attending Fire Science.
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Amen!! Praying for healing and unity over our nation. Now is the time to be more bold than ever in our faith! I pray we will not fear judgment from others as we boldly proclaim the Gospel!
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So good! ❤️ Praying for your nephew, please keep us posted.
So happy that your grandson is praying and I pray he will keep going and learning. It’s so cute he calls you RoRo l!!!!
My soul needs this study right now.
Mine too. God is always on Time!!
We just moved away from home and from everything we knew. In the worst moments it feels like a kind of exile, due to certain circumstances surrounding the move. I pray God uses this study to help heal my heart and to give me hope and joy again despite grieving my old life so very much.
Meagan, I pray this community becomes/remains a lifeline for you. You are not exiled when we are here to lift you up, sister! SRT became my lifeline during the Covid shutdown and I am so thankful to still have you ladies in my life.
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Are you on the Facebook page that our dear Rhonda created for us. We can more personally correspond through messenger on there. Live and hugs! ❤
Oh yes, Megan, join us on our page! I have actively tried to stay off Facebook, but I do desire to make our page much more interactive between us to share our struggles, pray fervently for requests, and to highlight our testimonies!
If you are new it is FB private groups- SRT She’s. You must answer the question of what study we are on to be added!!!(Nehemiah in this case so I know you are really a She! :) )
Thank you Rhonda and Cee Gee! I will join the Facebook group!
I have been in a season of tearing down lies I was taught and healing from church hurt and abandonment. This season has been so hard… I feel torn down to my foundations. I nearly wept when the Devo said “The book of Nehemiah tell us exactly how God rebuilt both the wall of Jerusalem and the spiritual identity of his people.” I feel my spiritual identity has been razed to the group like Jerusalem, broken down walls and gates destroyed by fire.
Oh Lord of All, in the midst of everything happened in this world, all the fear and pain, rebuild Lord!! Rebuild my spiritual identity as you rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem! Rebuild Lord! I put my faith in your faithfulness, not in my ability!
Amen!!
Morgan, I have been in a similar place. I won’t say ‘where you are’ because I don’t know your situation, but church hurt is hard no matter the cause. Sometimes it manifests itself years later in unexpected ways. I believe that is what happened in my case.
BUT GOD (Tina)
He heard my honest seeking and He began the rebuilding in me. It has taken several years and wad a lonely trek at times (meaning others didn’t know what I was going through), but I praise Him for where I am today- not the faith of my youth, but a faith with a sure foundation. Too much to put into words, but I hope this helps! ❤ Hugs!
Praying Morgan that you will find the truth from the Bible and the truth will set you free from religious lies who condemns and lifts not a finger to help with the burden. And a new church when you are ready.
Now it was time to rebuild,and that can be overwhelming,but can also be restoring
Nehemiah is a great story to remind us how much God loves us. Even in our hardships, God loves us.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
Nehemiah was crushed when he got the news about the despair of the surviving children of Israel and the physical condition of Jerusalem.
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I’m a fixer/problem solver by nature and my reaction likely would be anger, followed by quitting my job, packing a bag and heading out to start the fixing – without slowing down to seek the Lord’s guidance, will or plan. Wrong answer :/
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His response is a lesson for us, he wept and mourned about what he had learned, and then pulled himself together and got down to business in bringing it to the Lord.
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Nehemiah’s prayer –
Praising the Lord, ‘reminding’ God of His integrity in keeping His promises, reverently pleading for God to hear him, acknowledging and confessing his own sins along with those of his family and all children of Israel in detail, laying out the promise God made that he is relying on Him to keep, and asking for protection and success in his job.
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We already know about his faith and trust in the Lord and then we learn more from his job description: part of the king’s inner circle – maybe the one closest to him, trustworthy and responsible to keep the king safe from poisoned drink, brave enough to take the first taste.
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This first chapter ends with a cliffhanger … For I was the king’s cupbearer… stay tuned.
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JULIA C – so good to see you commenting ❤️
TRICIA C – good to see you again! ❤️
TINA ❤️
Fellow fixer here! Yep, I was thinking this morning how much energy (and materials even) we waste when we move ahead of God. Instead we should be saving that energy for what He has planned for us to do in His timing.
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Good word, sister! ❤
Continued prayers! ❤
Answer to prayer… my husband’s corn allergies are 95% gone! Whoever has been praying thankyou!God is so good. I will comment on the Bible study later.
Thankful!! Praise the Lord!
WooHoo! Praise God! Most food labels readily display ” cintains milk, nuts, or eggs” etc. but corn is a sneaky one. Continued prayers for how to spot that! ❤
Corn, corn and more corn. Corn is EVERYWHERE! I had a preschooler a few years ago that was allergic to corn. I got really good at reading labels and looking for “hidden” corn ingredients. Praise God for the good news you have received!
That is amazing!! Praise God!
Hi! I’m new to the community but a long time She-Subscriber. Excited to get more involved here.
I wanted to share how much I love Nehemiah’s prayer. I’ve always struggled with how much
Good to see you here!
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Nehemiah knew the scriptures! His recorded prayer is full of hyperlinks to other verses.
He knew who God proclaimed Himself to be (Ex.34:6-7)
He knew Solomon’s prayer for the temple (1 Kgs. 8:30,33-34)
He understood they were experiencing the curses for disobedience (Deut.28:45-58)
He knew God’s promises of restoration when His people turned their hearts back to Him (Deut.4:27-31)
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He was calling out to the God he knew, trusting he was heard and listening for God’s instructions. May we do the same.
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JULIA C – nice to see you in yesterday’s comments!
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VICTORIA E – any update on your friend’s missing son?
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Welcome to all the new Shes!
Thank you for sharing the source links ❤️
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Nehemiah, meaning “The Lord Comforts”, certainly acted on his (and His!) name: he immediately went to God in prayer. From the 9th month (Chislev) to the 1st month (Nisan): four months in total.
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The Enduring Word commentary points out humility as an overall theme of Nehemiah’s prayer:
– Humility begins by knowing who God is
– It depends completely on God
– It confesses sin openly
– It identifies with the needy (we-prayers instead of they-prayers )
A prayer of all times…
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SHARON JERSEY GIRL – Prayerful you and Jeff arrived safely. Enjoy your trip! ❤️
Amen❤️
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Nehemiah prayed..and prayed..and prayed. Before the recorded prayer we hear that Nehemiah fasted and prayed for some days. In his overwhelm of sadness at the news of the state of Jerusalem he turned to God first, to pray.
I need to remember that in my own overwhelmed moments.
It is almost like this is preparation for the prayer we do hear, a prayer which seems like he knows what he has to do or wants to do or what God is preparing him for.
In my prayer life do I prepare myself to hear from God?
Nehemiah’s prayer:
Acknowledges who God is
Submits himself in his request for God to listen
Confesses in repentance of his and the Israelites’ neglect and wickedness
Reminds God of His promises to His people
Reminds God of their importance to Him
And then makes his request
Father God, when I come before you in prayer with my requests give me a humble, submissive, repentant heart, ever mindful of what Jesus has done for me, and so enable me to hear you and your will. Amen
Oh Ladies – in light of all the tragic events and anniversaries of tragic events in our country, do not these words express just how we feel: “..standing in these chaotic ruins, I had no idea how to even begin restoring all that was lost.”
Dear Father – Holy, Sovereign, Loving God,
Forgive us for our failure to rise up against those who would call good evil and evil good and mock You! As you did for the remnant in Nehemiah’s day, raise up godly leaders to restore the spiritual identity of this great nation and call Your people back to Your truth!
Amen!
Amen!
Well said, sis.
Amen
Amen!
Amen, indeed! ❤️
“Let your eyes be open and ears be attentive”
These words were spoken from Nehemiah to the Lord, but they are also something that could be good for us to think about. We need to open our eyes and ears to the Lord and be aware of what He is asking of us.
Thank you God for being faithful even when I can not be.
Amen!
Excited to go through the book of Nehemiah!
We are finally signing off on plans today (we had to take a chunk out of our island for it to fit with the stairs, but I think it will be fine). We will send it to the engineer and then I hope it won’t be too long before they begin building.
Had a great Sunday at church yesterday. 1 new family and 1 new couple visiting. I hope they continue to come back to our little church plant here.
My son woke us up with pain early in the morning. We were afraid it was appendicitis. I called a nurse and she told us to wait on coming in. Glad for that as the pain finally subsided after 2 hours. He still has a little feeling in that area from time to time but the pain is gone. I hope God really did heal him and that it doesn’t develop into something.
Praising God for His kindness to your son.
Amen.
Let us repent and allow Him to gather us under His wings.
yes, my thoughts too!
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I am so grateful that my God is faithful even when I am not.
Lord, forgive me for my unfaithfulness. Convict me when I am wrong. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and lead me so that I will do Your will.
“Have thine own way Lord. Have thine own way. Thou art the potter, I am the clay…”
Blessed Monday dear Sisters!
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Amen! Thank you for sharing that prayer – it was helpful for me to know how to pray this morning.
Adding my amen and singing with you! ❤
“In the middle of the very real opposition and injustice in this story, there is a God of great patience, comfort, and hope. The Lord strengthened His people for the work needed to restore their physical home. When they failed to live up to their spiritual calling as His chosen nation, God did not abandon them and instead called them back to His law and its wisdom. God upheld His covenant promise to be faithful to them even when they could not do the same in return.”
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May the LORD strengthen His people today for the restoration work to be done in our communities. May we seek His face in every decision and trust Him above all else.
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I am looking forward to reading all of your great insights and comments! ❤
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
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It seems I have been removed from my perch of oftentimes being the first to comment.
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Praise the Lord!
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I have to say, Psalm 137 had me singing the old familiar song by Boney M.. ‘..by the rivers of Babylon..’
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Something else struck me as I read KAYLAS words.. ‘..we will turn our hearts to the God of Nehemiah..’
How awesomely amazing would it be, years from now, when we are long gone home, that it might be said of us..
‘Let us turn to the God of Tina..’ Of….”
Of course I would have had to have lived a life worthy of those words, like Nehemiah, who did not only prayer for his closests but for all, to include those that had gone ahead and his own sins.. as he reminded Father God of His promises of long ago, to bring His people back to him.
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Listen now to my prayer and the prayers of all your servants who WANT to honour you..
LORD, in your mercy.. hear our prayers..
Amen.
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Happy Monday covered in much love and hugs and prayers for all..❤️❤️
Oh, sister, you made me smile! Yes to all you said on this lesson! I hope I can find that song! ❤
Amen and amen to your prayer, Cee Gee ❤️
❤ Thanks, Julia! Linking arms with y’all! ❤
Early bird, nah, more like eager beaver at 12:50 am!
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Joining in your prayer for restoration, in the hearts of all as well as communities. My prayer is for common ground that can only be found through turning to the Lord. Our need for revival continues to grow at a rapid pace. Lord, please hear our prayer.
Yes and AMEN, sister!!! ❤ Thank you for that!
You made me smile too- eager beaver! Lol Kind of what we are fighting, right?!
Our pastor read Psalm 56 yesterday in our service, then prayed it back to God in light of the events of last week. Prayer unites us regardless of political persuasion. I pray that God would ignite in all of us, the passion, boldness, courage and love of Jesus that was modeled by Charlie and that a spark would start a revival across our country.
Our pastor held a special time of prayer for kur church. Thanks for sharing Psalm 56.
Verse 13:
For you have delivered me from death
and my feet from stumbling,
that I may walk before God
in the light of life.
hello ms. early riser (she rises while it’s still dark) ❤️
Another smile! ❤
Actually, I just wasn’t sleepy yet and thought why not?
Not sleepy at 10 til 1…what?! Don’t be dethroning Tina, lol. We have an order here ya know…:)
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