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PRAYER. of the Faithful Nehemiah 1:1-11. Nehemiah 1:1-4. These are the words of Nehemiah, Hacaliah’s son.

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PRAYER

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  1. PRAYER of the Faithful Nehemiah 1:1-11

  2. Nehemiah 1:1-4 These are the words of Nehemiah, Hacaliah’s son. In the month of Kislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in the fortress city of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came with some other men from Judah. I asked them about the Jews who had escaped and survived the captivity, and about Jerusalem. 3 They told me, “Those in the province who survived the captivity are in great trouble and shame! The wall around Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been destroyed by fire!” 4 When I heard this news, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven.

  3. Nehemiah’s Perspective on Prayer

  4. Nehemiah 1:5-6a “I said: “Lord God of heaven, great and awesome God, you are the one who keeps covenant and is truly faithful to those who love you and keep your commandments. 6 Let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer of your servant, which I now pray before you night and day for your servants, the people of Israel.”

  5. Nehemiah’s Perspective on Prayer He acknowledged God’s greatness

  6. Nehemiah’s Perspective on Prayer He acknowledged God’s greatness He reminded God of His covenants

  7. Nehemiah 1:6b “I confess the sins of the people of Israel, which we have committed against you. Both I and my family have sinned. 7 We have wronged you greatly. We haven’t kept the commandments, the statutes, and the ordinances that you commanded your servant Moses.”

  8. Nehemiah’s Perspective on Prayer He acknowledged God’s greatness He reminded God of His covenants He confessed Israel’s sins

  9. Nehemiah 1:8-10 8 “Remember the word that you gave to your servant Moses when you said, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples. 9 But if you return to me and keep my commandments by really doing them, then, even though your outcasts live[c] under distant skies, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place that I have chosen as a dwelling for my name.’ 10 They are your servants and your people. They are the ones whom you have redeemed by your great power and your strong hand.”

  10. Nehemiah 1:11 11 “Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in honoring your name. Please give success to your servant today and grant him favor in the presence of this man!” At that time, I was a cupbearer to the king.”

  11. Nehemiah’s Perspective on Prayer He acknowledged God’s greatness He reminded God of His covenants He confessed Israel’s sins He asked God for personal help

  12. God Honors:

  13. God Honors: Prayer expressed out of a heart of deep concern

  14. God Honors: Prayer expressed out of a heart of deep concern Prayers that take priority over other needs

  15. God Honors: Prayer expressed out of a heart of deep concern Prayers that take priority over other needs Persistent prayer

  16. Heart Attitude:

  17. Heart Attitude: • Are you deeply concerned about the things God cares about?

  18. Heart Attitude: • Are you deeply concerned about the things God cares about? • 2. Are you willing to forego meeting other needs to spend time in prayer?

  19. Heart Attitude: • Are you deeply concerned about the things God cares about? • 2. Are you willing to forego meeting other needs to spend time in prayer? • 3. Are you going to be persistent in prayer?

  20. Prayer Process:

  21. Prayer Process: • Remind God of His promises

  22. Prayer Process: • Remind God of His promises • 2. Acknowledge sin and claim forgiveness in Christ

  23. Prayer Process: • Remind God of His promises • 2. Acknowledge sin and claim forgiveness in Christ • 3. Be specific in prayer

  24. PRAYER of the Faithful Nehemiah 1:1-11

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