Pour out your heart to God in prayer
Nehemiah 1:1-11
God is never annoyed by our heartfelt prayers. God's "inbox" is never too full to take notice of our prayers. You can't tire God with your prayers. He is always there, with you.
In the face of heartbreaking news about the Jewish return and the status of Jerusalem Nehemiah was devastated. Nehemiah poured out his heart to God in prayer. His prayer included acknowledging God's strengths and attributes, and confession about God's people's shortfalls, errors and sins. It was a heartfelt conversation with God.
The book of Nehemiah provides a great example of the struggles and rewards of serving God. This session will focus on "six Ps" that point the way to building a life of service.
Session 1 Pray
Session 2 Plan
Session 3 Persist
Session 4 Protect
Session 5 Prioritize
Session 6 Praise
AN HISTORIC TIMELINE
One day we will fully experience who God created us to be.
Revelation 21:1-8
The earth is just a temporary place for us to carry our out work for God while we are in our bodies (see body, soul, spirit). God provides a permanent home where we will live with God forever.
We do not live for ourselves; we serve God by serving others.
Acts 2:37-47
The greatest thing in life is being reconciled with God. Salvation through Jesus Christ doesn't result in us immediately being taken up to heaven once we are saved. We are left here on earth for a purpose. We are saved to serve God. As we serve others we imitate Christ who served us and met our deepest need. Now it is our turn. We're up!
