Nehemiah's prayer

Nehemiah is one of the most famous characters in the Bible. His story is an inspiration to many, and his prayer is a powerful call to action for Christians everywhere. In his prayer, Nehemiah humbly asks God for protection and mercy. He also asks God to bring justice and peace to his people, and to restore their fortunes. He asks for God's grace and guidance as he brings his people back from exile to Jerusalem, despite all obstacles.

A closer look at Nehemiah's prayer

Nehemiah's prayer is found in the Bible in (Nehemiah 1:5-11). It begins with the words "Lord, God of heaven, great and awesome God".The opening sentence sets the tone for what follows. This opening sentence sets the tone for what follows, as Nehemiah recognizes that it is only through God's power that he will be able to accomplish his mission.

In this prayer, Nehemiah also expresses his sorrow for the way his people have suffered under foreign rule; he asks for forgiveness for those who have sinned against God and for repentant hearts among all the Israelites so that they may return to him once more. In addition, he prays for protection from the forces of evil that seek to oppose him in his mission, a plea that still resonates with us today, as we face our own struggles against the forces of evil within our society. Finally, he asks God for justice and mercy so that all may once again live in peace and prosperity, something we can all strive for in our own lives today.

Nehemiah's prayer is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith in difficult times, even when things sometimes seem bleak. It is a call to action for Christians everywhere, reminding us that if we place our trust in Jesus Christ, our Savior, all things are possible, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. May each of us find strength in this beautiful invocation by taking comfort in the idea that there is always hope when we turn our eyes to Heaven! We pray Amen!

Prayer (Nehemiah 1:5-11)

5 And I said:
O LORD, God of heaven, great and awesome God, you who keep your covenant and show mercy to those who love you and keep your commandments!

6 Let your ear be attentive and your eyes open: listen to the prayer that your servant is making to you at this time, day and night, for your servants, the children of Israel, confessing the sins of the children of Israel, our sins against you; for I and my father's house have sinned.

7 We have offended you, and have not kept the commandments, the statutes and the ordinances which you commanded your servant Moses.

8 Remember this word which you commanded your servant Moses to speak. When you sin, I will scatter you among the peoples;

9 But if you return to me, and keep my commandments and do them, then, when you are exiled to the ends of heaven, from there I will gather you and bring you back to the place I have chosen to make my name dwell there.

10 They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power and by your strong hand.

11 Ah Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who want to fear your name! Give your servant success this day, and give him grace before this man! I was the king's cupbearer.

Amen!