Discouragement – “When someone has a problem your presence is primary”

Scripture:  Nehemiah 4:10-11

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For many of us the burdens are simply too heavy.  I recently prayed with a person at a weekend church service, and when I looked into the eyes I saw complete defeat and despair.  The mountain of debt was too high, the relationship with the spouse was too far gone, and there didn’t seem to be any hope.  There was just too much rubble.  But what should we do when the pain in someone is so deep and there is nothing we can do?  Maybe sometimes just being there is enough.  I prayed my heart out that day.  I couldn’t get the person out of my mind.  I was doing spiritual battle for them in prayer even when they didn’t know about it.  Until you carry the burden of someone else, you won’t fully realize your potential to be a disciple maker.

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”  Matthew 11:28-30

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When the work on the wall is in full swing the people of Jerusalem are attacked fiercely by the opposition.  They are jeered at, humiliated and their physical well being is even threatened.  Like the people rebuilding the wall, as we rebuild lives one person at a time we must come together and fight for our church family through praying continually, working tirelessly, and motivating constantly.

Our Journal Process:

• S – Scripture – Follow Through the book of Nehemiah with our Relaunch Field Guide.  You can Download it here  Choose a specific scripture passage then write a phrase or verse that jumps out at you.    Youversion.com has incredible resources and reading plans.

• O – Observation –  Write your thoughts.  What do you think God is saying to you in this Scripture? What do you think it means?

• A – Application – This is where you make personalized action steps to what you have read, by asking yourself how it applies to your life right now.  Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, a new promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life.

• P – Prayer – This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this Scripture, or it may be a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Who comes to mind that you need to pray for?  Remember, prayer is a two-way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say first.

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