Nehemiah 2:5

5 I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your presence, [I ask] that you send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers’ tombs, so that I may rebuild it.”

Think… When was the last time you prayed to the Father like Nehemiah?

My affirmation prayer when I have an ask…

Father, my King, my Lord of Lords,

Thank you for all the blessings in my life

I praise you and my your kingdom live forever

If it pleases You,

and if your servant (Your Name Here) has found favor in Your presence

[I ask] that you…, so I may …

This is key… have you been obeying God or at least trying daily to be obedient to Him?  Has the Father found favor in Your presence? Do you know how to please God?

Seven Ways to Please God -  author: Overcoming The Times