After a thrilling encounter with God, which causes the Jewish people to break into celebration, the people now come face to face with their own depravity.This prayer in Nehemiah is not that long, but its a great model for us to study so that we can learn to put first things first.

References:Ezra and Nehemiah by Derek KidnerWord Biblical Commentary Ezra-Nehemiah by H. G. M. WilliamsonThe New International Commentary on the Old Testament by The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah by F. Charles FenshamNehemiah: Man in Charge by Donal K. CampbellVictorious Christian Service Studies on the Book of Nehemiah by Alan RedpathWiersbes Expository Outline on the Old Testament by Warren W. WiersbeVisioneering by Andy StanleyBelievers Bible Commentary by William MacDonald