Prayer: Your Number One Weapon
Adapted from Quiet Times with God
And Nehemiah prayed.
In the book of Nehemiah, we see that Nehemiah went through many difficulties as he worked to accomplish the task God had set before him. And in the Amplified Bible translation of Nehemiah 4:4, we find three words that are vitally important to remember when we are trying to stand through a storm: And Nehemiah prayed.
When faced with all the attacks that came against him—the laughing, the anger, the rage, the judgment, the criticism—Nehemiah simply went to God in prayer.
This is a great example for us to follow. Pray every time you feel afraid or intimidated. Pray when you are offended, or when someone hurts your feelings. Pray after you are unfairly judged or criticized. If you do, this will keep you from feeling bitter or angry and will help you accomplish God’s plan for your life.
Prayer of the Day: Lord, when criticism or fear comes, remind me to turn to You. Help me respond with prayer instead of anger and stay focused on Your plan for my life.
