Nehemiah was a Jewish man who worked for the king of Persia. He served the king's drinks.
He heard that Jerusalem's walls were still broken down. Nehemiah sat down and cried.
For days he prayed, “God, I'm sorry for our sins. Please help me. Let the king be kind to me.”
Key Verse
The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.Psalm 145:18, ESV
Talk About It
What makes you sad that you could pray about?
Story Questions
What was Nehemiah's job?
Cupbearer to the king
What was broken in Jerusalem?
The walls
What did Nehemiah do first?
Cried and prayed
Try This Today
Try praying like Nehemiah: first praise God, then say sorry, then ask for help.
Pray Together
God, you are near to everyone who calls on you. I'm calling on you now. Amen.