+DEV+ Begin with Prayer

Date: May 20, 2012 10:23 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Begin with Prayer

Begin with Prayer

"O Lord, let your ear be attentive 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."  (Nehemiah 1:11)
Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 1:1-11

What's the first thing you do when starting something big for God? Some seek the aid of their pastor or church members. Others rally their family. Still others post it on a social website such as Facebook. Of course, we also pray, right? Typically, we tell others, enlist help, and then pray the Lord will bless our efforts.

Nehemiah faced a huge task. He had heard the reports from Jerusalem. The city was in bad shape, and the Jews there were in danger. Still, before he spoke with anyone else, he mourned, fasted, and prayed. He addressed God, first with praise, then in confession. He prayed God's words back to Him. Finally, he pleaded for favor before he spoke to the king.

When Jesus faced the cross - when His "hour had come" - He came to the Father in prayer. Everything His earthly ministry had led to would not move forward until He pleaded with and talked with His heavenly Father. Let's start, end, and bathe all we do in prayer. When we do, we find He has built something great through us.

Insight: When You Begin A New Work For God, Is Prayer Your First Step Or Your Last Resort? Begin With Prayer And Watch The Lord Work!