A Prayer of the Day. (Seeds of Shalom) https://www.facebook.com/Seeds-of-Shalom-863967120338361 “But from then on, only half my men worked while the other half stood guard with spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail. The officers stationed themselves behind the people of Judah who were building the wall. The common laborers carried on their work with one hand supporting their load and one hand holding a weapon.” (Nehemiah 4:16-17 NLT)

Lord, thank you for this great lesson. The Israelites understood that rebuilding the wall was a battle. Their enemy tried to stop them. They mocked them, what they were doing was useless. They used the power and authority. But the people of Israel didn’t give up, rather they faced the enemy. Because they understood what they were doing was very important, something they must finish, so they continue to work. And they worked together in one mind for one vision. Lord, this is a great model for us. We often forget that we are in the spiritual battle. Our enemy does like to see that we build our lives according to the Word. He discourages us by his lie that we can’t finish it. And he wants us to believe that our loved ones never believe our God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Each time, we meet our non-Christian family members and friends, oh Lord, remind us that we are in the spiritual battle. Oh Lord, we are powerless for this battle, but we can make it because you are strong and you are in us. Each time, we argue among Christians, oh Lord, help us to remember that we have one mind, the mind of Christ, and we have one vision that your kingdom comes and your name is glorified. In Jesus name. Amen.