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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work. Nehemiah 2:18

Read: Nehemiah 2:17-18
Listen: Nehemiah 2

TODAY’S MESSAGE

Nehemiah speaks with the city leaders, addressing the sorry condition of Jerusalem and its walls. Nehemiah then charges the leaders to wait no longer but to rebuild the wall. Their response is swift and positive, “‘Let us start rebuilding.’ So they began this good work” (Nehemiah 2:18). It is needed work, AND it is good work.

Rebuilding work in our lives is good work too. Like rebuilding the city walls—it won’t happen on its own. We must act and engage steps to start. Walls will not rebuild themselves. Nehemiah’s story reminds us that there is a time to grieve and then a time to get moving. Rebuilding takes initiative.

Initiative comes in many forms. Maybe it’s time to call a counselor if we struggle with depression, anxiety or other issues holding us back in life. Perhaps now is the time to say “no more” and get help concerning an addiction. We might need to cancel a credit card if we struggle with spending too much. We don’t do this good work alone. God is with us as we get started.

IN YOUR CHAIR TIME TODAY

Consider one thing you can do today to get started or continue rebuilding. Be as specific as possible. Maybe it is someone to call, a habit to begin or stop, or a financial decision that needs to be made. Discern what your next step is and commit to taking it. If you would like to talk with someone or need help finding a counselor, please email care@adabible.org. We would love to connect and come alongside you.

2023 SPIRITUAL PRACTICES

Join us all of 2023 developing a different spiritual practice each month. SPIRITUAL PRACTICES are intentional regular activities to deepen our relationship with God and mold us to be more like Jesus.

October is SERVING. Keep track of our spiritual practices at beyondtheweekend.org/spiritualpractices.

Download a printable PDF of the BTW week here.