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When Nehemiah found out about how things were in Jerusalem, his first thought wasn't what he could do about it, he turned immediately to God in prayer and what the cause of the problem was and how big God was and what He could do about it.

True joy is found in a right relationship with Christ - and that is only found with a heart of real repentance.

True joy is found in a right relationship with Christ - and that is only found with a heart of real repentance.

As we expand on the theme of prayer from Nehemiah 1, we see how James shows us that patient, persistent prayer can have a powerful effect with an example from the life of Elijah.

As we expand on the theme of prayer from Nehemiah 1, we see how James shows us that patient, persistent prayer can have a powerful effect with an example from the life of Elijah.

Another example of intercessory prayer is Abraham (and Job). We look at 7 characteristics of their prayers.

Another example of intercessory prayer is Abraham (and Job). We look at 7 characteristics of their prayers.

Both Nehemiah and Daniel are examples of how a full prayer life can give you strength and wisdom to handle life's difficulties and struggles.

Both Nehemiah and Daniel are examples of how a full prayer life can give you strength and wisdom to handle life's difficulties and struggles.

We take a look at the first few verses of the book of Nehemiah to see how he handled the news he got about Jerusalem.