Introduction: If the Lord has authority over kings and rulers of the earth, think what He can do to whoever or whatever seems to have control over you.

I. Nehemiah has a problem (1:3)

II. What did he do? Prayer of:

Adoration (1:5)

Supplication (1:6)

Confession (1:6-7)

Intercession (1:8-9)

Consecration (1:11)

III. The result of his prayer (1:10b)

IV. God makes the change (2:1-8)

"Lord, work Your will through me and my words."

Close: Let God do it

Praying and waiting go together

Faith and action go together

Prepare for opposition