There are discrepancies in this world, i.e., noticeable differences between the way things are and the way they should be. How should Christians respond? Should we ignore the issues and go on with our lives or try to help implement change? These are the questions Nehemiah had to answer when he found out how things were going in Jerusalem. Nehemiah decided to turn to God for help because he realized God is always waiting for us to turn to Him. That is the decision God wants us to make too.\r\n

Once Nehemiah decided he was going to go God's way, he needed permission from the King of Persia to go to Jerusalem. As he stepped out in faith, he learned that where God leads He also provides and changes hearts. Our role, as followers of God, is to pray and be willing to go where He leads. While we pray we can actively prepare because we know that God will lead the way.\r\n