Let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant;Nehemiah 1

Nehemiah 1:1-11
Nehemiah was cupbearer to the king in the citadel of Susa.
Nehemiah heard the situation of Jerusalem and he wept. For some days mourned and fasted he prayed before the God of heaven and prayed to the Lord.
I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father's family, have committed against you. We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses.
Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.
In December 446, Nehemiah's brother Hanani brings sad news of the colony in Jerusalem. Nehemiah holds the trusted position of king's cup-bearer at the Persian court, at that time resident in the winter capital of Susa. It is his job to taste the king's wine, in case it is poisoned. Although far from his homeland, he is so concerned for his people that for four months he continues to grieve and pray over the situation. Then characteristically, when the opportunity comes, he has a practical plan to put to the king.
Why?
Nehemiah has very high position in front of the king of Persian. But his heart was focused on his homeland Jesusalem. When he heard the news about Jerusalem he was wept and mourn a few days.
After fasted some days he prayed to the Lord, and he confess the sins of him and his family and his father's.
Mourn heart is delight to the Lord,  Psalm 51:17  a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.
How?
God delight our heart with confess our sin and really turn to Him.