S - Nehemiah 4:14 Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!”
O - Nehemiah was talking to the people of Jerusalem here and giving them encouragement to continue on building and to protect themselves and their families. One thing that he points out is that the Lord is on their side and He is great and glorious, implying that He will help protect them and bless their rebuilding efforts.
A - When I am afraid or getting tired or wondering if what I am doing will work, I need to remember this same phrase and speak it aloud, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!” Even if I am not facing a physical enemy I am always facing a spiritual enemy and he is coming against me to kill, steal and destroy. I need to stand and fight, remembering that God is with me and fight for my wife, my children, and my entire family and community.
P - God, I thank you for always being with me and I take comfort in knowing that you are great and glorious! Be with me today and everyday and give me the courage, strength and stamina to continue that fight and the work that you have placed on me. I desire to do what you have asked and to do it well and I just need your help and your blessing on my work. I pray also for protection, healing, and blessing over myself and my entire family today and everyday.
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