“If we don’t fight for what we ‘stand for’ with our passionate words and honest actions, do we really ‘stand’ for anything?” ― Tiffany Madison, Black and White

 

Nehemiah did more than complain about a problem. He did more than pray. Nehemiah acted. With courage, Nehemiah spoke to the king. Not satisfied with, “Someone else will do it,” Nehemiah boldly made his request to the king. While we all doubt God sometimes, it is usually a lack of action that keeps us stuck, not a lack of faith.

 

Just because our hearts are broken doesn’t mean we’re willing to do something about a problem. We can be sad about what’s happening to us or around us and do absolutely nothing about it. We can talk about the problems in our community, but it is action that will bring change.

 

Faith without works is dead (James 2:20). We’ve got to respond to the opportunities God gives us. Is your heart broken for something? Do you know what to do? Are you ready to initiate?

 

Here is a simple prayer: Jesus, I have a burden. I know what to do next. I want to be a next level doer. Give me the courage to act!