Nehemiah saw his broken city from a burdened heart. His prayer to God for Jerusalem included a recognition of God's power, a confession from God's people, an appeal to God's promise, and a surrender to God's purpose. We do hope for better things in eternity ... but we also pray, "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done ON EARTH as it is in Heaven." As we see the brokenness of racism and injustice, let us appeal to God with humility, honesty, and faith -- and our burden bearing may turn into wall building!