The Power of Prayer

The Power of Prayer

Nehemiah’s Prayer

Nehemiah 2:4

1.) Preceding Prayer
> A realization of need (1:1-3)
> A discipline of devotion (1:4)
> A prayer of repentance (1:5-11)
- An acknowledgement of God’s Glory
- An acknowledgement of sin
- An acknowledgement of promise
- An acknowledgement of mercy

2.) Present Prayer
> A testimony of joy (2:1-2)
> A testimony of truth (2:3)
> A prayer for courage and blessing (2:4)
> A testimony of boldness (2:5-8)

3.) Prevailing Prayer
> A great responsibility to fulfill (2:8-16)
> A great obstacle to overcome (2:17-20)
> A great victory to be won (6:15)

Nehemiah prayed, for a moment is all;
God gave Him courage, and he built the wall.