Spiritual Renewal begins with a challenge to our mind, an effect on our emotions, then changing our will.

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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