The history found in the book of Nehemiah tells the story of ordinary humans who leverage their positions, time, and responsibilities – in cooperation with God – to accomplish a monumental mission. It’s often leveraged as a source for leadership insights – for a good cause! Whether you think of yourself as a leader, follower, or somewhere in between, everyone has much to learn from this account of his mission.

As we move through the Week of Prayer this year, let’s turn our attention to the prayers of Nehemiah. Leader or not - what does a person who is walking in obedience to God pray like? How does God work through ordinary human prayer to accomplish extraordinary supernatural things? Each day, reflect on the prayers of Nehemiah and join with him in conversation with the King of Kings.