Father, You gave Nehemiah the plan to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the wall. And met his needs as he accomplished it. You brought the people needed to do the work. And You provided abundantly to feed them. You brought all the pieces together for Your plan to be accomplished.
Show me where You’re working now. Let me see how I can join in Your plan to accomplish whatever You bring into my life. Bring all the pieces together so I can be part of Your work.
You also provided for Nehemiah and the Israelite’s safety. Some might guess he was lucky, or say that he had a sixth sense about the plots against him. But he was a praying man who looked to You for guidance and protection. He fasted and prayed to accomplish the work You gave him to do. With five attempts to lure Nehemiah away from his work to harm him, he stood his ground and did not go. When one of his own plotted to discredit him, he refused to be party to the sin.
Father, protect me as well. Direct me away from harm. Stop me from sinning against You, even if it would seem to safeguard me. Sharpen my spiritual discernment so I can see through any plots to harm, or intimidate, or discredit me. Strengthen my faith so I count on You and trust only in You for my deliverance.
Lord, Your purposes and Your plans stand firm. And will be carried out throughout eternity, by generation after generation.
Help me hear Your plan for my life and see where You are at work. Empower me to join You in that work. Direct and protect me.
I acknowledge and honor Your Lordship. Thank You for Your faithfulness, Your righteousness, Your justice, and Your unfailing love. Without it, I would not be here. You are my Lord. And my hope is in You! Amen
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