Heavenly Father, as I continue to pray to be like the people You had recorded in Your word, I stand in awe of You. You used so many different people with different occupations and positions to do Your will. I praise You for the hope You have instilled in me that I have a purpose and that You created me with my unique talents and skills to be ready to serve Your will when You call on me. Let me be as faithful as all these People I am praying to emulate.
Holy Spirit, You informed the cupbearer of a foreign king of the condition of Jerusalem and the people who still lived there. Nehemiah would then fast and pray to You. He humbled himself and repented to You for his part, his family’s part, and all the people who had gone astray in Israel. He prayed with conviction and sincerity so that You heard his prayer. He did not just pray for forgiveness and for You to do something, but also to allow him to be used as part of the solution. You did miraculous things to allow Nehemiah not only to go and restore the walls of Jerusalem, but to teach a defeated people how to be restored and mighty in Your sight. He would teach the people to fight on two fronts while repairing the wall: one, they would carry weapons to fight and defend if needed, but two, they were to stay constantly in prayer so that You could bring the victory of their project. Help me to not only lead, when asked, but be humble enough to allow You to instruct me on how to lead, what to say, and to be the example above all, and admit my failures when I do not do what I should. Help me to fast and pray once again over problems and troubles, and realize that prayer was the number one go-to for Christ, as well as many of the saints I am trying to emulate, both in the past and those living currently. Help me to use my understanding of wisdom and knowledge to help give people the right tools and support to make them successful.
Let me be faithful like Nehemiah and serve You with all my heart and build restoration that will benefit Your people and bring unity to my community. In Jesus’ name, amen.