"Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” - Nehemiah 1:11
Nehemiah was living a comfortable life in the king’s courts in Babylon. His life was good, and he could not have asked for a more senior position. But his heart was not there. Hearing about the distress and defencelessness of his people living in Jerusalem, Nehemiah was overcome with grief. (Nehemiah 1:4-11)
As Hands at Work, we are called to care for the most vulnerable children living in the most vulnerable communities across Africa. We are serving people who, in many situations, are unable to advocate for themselves.
How do you respond when you hear about challenges in Africa, your own home country and around the world?
Pray that as followers of Christ, we will respond with hearts of compassion and grace like Nehemiah. Pray that we will not be okay with the suffering of our brothers and sisters around the world.