Scripture

Nehemiah 12

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Observation

What important function is specifically mentioned and repeated in verses 8, 9, 24, 27, 28, 31, 35, 42, 43 and 46?

Application

Do I use music to glorify God, praising and thanking Him in song?

Prayer

Dear Father, Help me to ignore people who think that music with instruments and joyful singing is somehow irreverent or unimportant! May I ever use whatever musical abilities You have given me to praise and thank You, and if I am musically challenged, may I still make a joyful noise from my heart to You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pray to BLESS!

One good way to pray for people is to use the acronym BLESS to pray for God’s blessing on every area of their lives:

• B – BODY (physical health)
• L – Labor (their job or school)
• E – Emotions (emotional health as well as guarding against letting emotions rule)
• S – Social (relationships with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church, etc)
• S – Spiritual (remaining true to God and growing in Him)

Spend some time praying for the following people and ministries.

• Moy & Janeth Ortiz
• Doug & Pam Patchin
• Jared & Amanda Patchin (Alex, Luke)
• Keith Rast
• Andrea Rodriguez (Willie, Yulieta)

Ministry:

• Boise Rescue Mission

CLF:

• That we will be people who are devoted to giving to the Lord’s work and to anyone who has a need.

Community: Pray for business professionals providing goods and services

• God to be glorified by excellent work
• Ministry to occur in the workplace
• Godly employers and employees
• Salvation for unbelievers
• Sound financial strategies
• Strong, God-honoring relationships

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. – James 1:22 (HCSB)