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; Nehemiah

 Nehemiah 1:1-11

In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem.

They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.”

When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. Then I said: Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. 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.

They are your servants and your people, whom you redeemed by your great strength and your mighty hand.  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.”

Why?

Nehemiah is a servant under the king of Keilve in Susa.

Nehemiah heard the situation of Jerusalem now he fasted and prayed before the God of heaven, then he prayed before the Lord.

Nehemiah confessed the sins and transgressions before the Lord, for they have acted very wickedly toward the Lord.

Nehemiah prayed to the Lord that he may be granting favor in the presence of the king.

All of us to be Christians, not only do our best to be good followers of the Lord but also do more things in our jobs to honor the holy name of the Lord and grant the delight of the Lord.

How?

Don't be a none action Christian be do something for God is love, and our strength and grace are given from the Lord.