A Concern That Acts (Nehemiah 1)

Outline:

Main Point: A concern that acts is one that discerns God’s burden and prays.

How can I grow in my concern for matters that concerns God?

1. Being Concern about people’s brokenness (1:1-3)
   
2. Showing concern through Prayer (1:5-11)
   1. God is transcendence – keeps problems in perspective
   2. God is immanent – near to help
   3. An honest confession – identify with people.

Reflection:

• Identify one need that the Lord brought to your attention and pray about it using the guide in Nehemiah’s prayer.
• What are some practical ways you can show concern for needs around you?