REFLECTION SCRIPTURE READING: Micah 7:18-20 (Memory: Matthew 6:33) CLOSING: Ephesians 3:17-19 SUMMARY: Nehemiah was heartbroken to learn of the plight of God’s people and the work in Jerusalem. He knew that humanly speaking, the plight of Jerusalem and her people was hopeless. But he also knew that nothing was beyond God’s power to change and help. Those who love God and His kingdom who know and love the Bible will pray and thoughtfully lay down their lives to advance God’s work today - the gospel. BACKGROUND / CONTEXT: 1. A HEART OF ! Nehemiah 1:1-4 Concern for God's Concern for God's Concern means active listening 2. HEART OF ! Nehemiah 1:4-11 Ingredients of Nehemiah's Prayer: Praise God's Character (Nehemiah 1:5) (Nehemiah 1:6-7) Conviction (Nehemiah 1:8-10) (Nehemiah 1:11) PRAY LIKE NEHEMIAH! based on God’s Word. camme before God empty-handed, but not uninvited!