Tag Archives: Nehemiah
Road Trips and Prayer
What road trip do you aspire to take some day? I have traveled on some memorable road trips. I’ve driven from Jacksonville Beach, Florida to Phoenix, Arizona by way El Paso, Texas, and driven from Phoenix to San Diego. My … Continue reading
Praying After Recognizing a Need
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When the tragic events of September 11, 2001, unfolded, they stunned an unprepared nation as centers of business and the military were attacked with great loss of life. In response, if only for…
Praying to the God who Creates and Sustains
The prayer of returned exiles in Nehemiah 9 gives us insight into the God to whom we pray. As the prayer continues, its words remind us that we continue a legacy of faith that still informs our concept of God, … Continue reading
A National Prayer of Confession for Sins of Previous Generations
Nehemiah chapters 8 and 9 record the formal spiritual restoration of a nation. Having returned from deportation to Babylonia, the Jewish people renew their allegiance to God. Their devout governor has helped refocus their attention on prayer and integrity. A … Continue reading
Praying On the Run
Desperate situations sometimes preclude long prayers. A vehicle driver who has narrowly avoided a crash may quickly breathe the words, “Thank you, Lord.” The prayer requires no more words. Several of Old Testament Judean political leader Nehemiah’s prayers fall into … Continue reading
Prayer and Building Shared Vision
Nehemiah had a plan. He had official approval for his plan and royal documents to substantiate that ; he told the governor of Trans-Euphrates region of his plans and the king’s approval. Upon arrival, he surveys the situation at night; … Continue reading
Seizing the Moment to Pray
What do you do when you recognize a need but must have some else’s permission to act? Nehemiah’s brother had told him that homeland security in their ancestors’ home town, Jerusalem, was in ruins. Nehemiah recognized a need. Walls had … Continue reading
Why We Can Pray When Overwhelmed
In my last blog post, I wrote about how Psalm 130 demonstrates praying while overwhelmed. Today, I want to address how we can keep on praying when life continues to overwhelm. Again our model prayer comes from Psalm 130. Three … Continue reading
Praying After Recognizing a Need
When the tragic events of September 11, 2001, unfolded, they stunned an unprepared nation as centers of business and the military were attacked with great loss of life. In response, if only for a time, that nation dropped to its … Continue reading
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