Resolute: Pressing On When You Feel Like Giving Up Part 1 – Pray First

Resolute: Pressing On When You Feel Like Giving Up

Part 1 – Pray First

Nehemiah 1

1) Nehemiah cared enough to .

The words of Nehemiah son of Hakaliah:

In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem. Nehemiah 1:1-2

2) Nehemiah cared enough to .

3 They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” 4 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. Nehemiah 1:3-4a

5 …weeping may stay for the night,

    but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5

3) Nehemiah cared enough to .

4 …For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. Nehemiah 1:4b

• Nehemiah called on our to help!

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. Nehemiah 1:5-6a

8 Who is like you, Lord God Almighty?

    You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you. Psalm 89:8

• Nehemiah where He and His people had God.

6 …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. Nehemiah 1:6b-7

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

• Nehemiah counted on God’s .

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. Nehemiah 1:8-9

10 So do not fear, for I am with you;

    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

8 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8

• Nehemiah credited any He would experience to God.

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.” Nehemiah 1:11