#155: Nehemiah’s Prayer

Jesus knew we would have troubles in this life. He knew we would not always be celebrated for following Him. There are many followers of Jesus who have given their lives to follow Jesus. May we have courage and strength to stand for Him, even when others don't. 

Do you know what it means to be a peacemaker? Jesus calls us to be bearers of peace, and we can only do that as we carry His peace within us. 

Nehemiah was known for his strong faith in God and his devotion to his Jewish heritage. When he heard of the damage in Jerusalem, he was very concerned about the Jewish people and the city itself. He received God's calling to oversee the rebuilding of the city walls. This story s ...  Show more

Various verses on Prayer from the book of Nehemiah. 

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah’s exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with o ...  Show more

Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah's faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please ...  Show more