20/5 - Thy Kingdom Come - Nehemiah 1:5-11
Some questions that came out from our Zoom time this morning as we reflected on Nehemiah 1:5–11…
Nehemiah feels a deep burden for his people and comes before God on their behalf. What does it mean for us to stand in prayer for our nation, communities, and neighbours today?
We were reminded of the words from 2 Chronicles: “If my people…” How might God be calling His people in our generation to turn back to Him in prayer, repentance, and dependence?
Nehemiah does not distance himself from the struggles and failures of his people — he identifies with them and prays for mercy. How willing are we to pray not only about the problems around us, but also about our own need for God’s grace?
We reflected on the idea that God’s people are called to be “set apart.” What might it look like for Christians to live differently in a way that points people towards God rather than towards ourselves?
Nehemiah approaches God with reverence, honesty, and confidence. What does this passage reveal about the kind of relationship with God that prayer can grow in us?
How healthy is our own relationship with God at the moment, and what helps us remain close to Him in the midst of busy or demanding lives?
We talked about the importance of prayer in leadership and vision. How might prayer shape the way we lead in our churches, families, workplaces, and communities?
There was a reminder that “if prayer isn’t part of your vision, then your goal isn’t big enough.” What dreams, hopes, or burdens do we need to bring more intentionally before God?
Nehemiah brings his deepest longings and grief honestly before the Lord. Are there burdens we carry for our nation, church, or family that we need to entrust to God afresh?
We reflected on how mournful Nehemiah felt for his people and city. Do we grieve over the spiritual condition of our nation, and how can that grief lead us not to despair, but to faithful prayer and hopeful action?
Finally, Nehemiah prays not only with passion, but with expectancy. How can we pray for our leaders — local and national — in ways that are faithful, hopeful, and shaped by God’s heart?
We finished by spending some time praying for Church Leaders, Church Workers and our Bishops
