Nehemiah’s ministry begins with his heart breaking over the state of Jerusalem. While nothing practical is accomplished yet, he makes the first and most important step in being used by God. He takes the time to make sure his own relationship with God was informed and equipped for whatever God desired of him.

1. The purpose of prayer is aligning your desires with God’s.

2. The love of God is impossible to show apart from the power of God.

3. The key to being used by God is showing up and trusting He will take care of the rest.