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Nehemiah 1:5-11 - Using Gods Names in Prayer.

Nehemiah 1:5-11 (NIV) Then I said: "O LORD, 
God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who 
keeps his covenant of love with those who love him 
and obey his commands, ..  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Whats your view of the Lord? Do you 
see Him as the One who can handle all the 
challenges you bring before Him? Nehemiah knew God in 
this way. Upon hearing about Jerusalems 
destruction, he mourned, fasted, and prayed for 
intervention. His supplication (Neh. 1:5-11) offers a 
glimpse of how he viewed the Almighty. 
   First, the Hebrew term Yahweh refers to 
One who is absolute in faithfulness. Next, the 
title Elohim indicates infinite power and 
sovereignty over the universe. Finally, Adonai means 
ruler over all. Nehemiah was bringing his 
request before the throne with full confidence in 
God. 
   And the Lord answered his prayer in a 
powerful, dramatic way. As cupbearer in the palace, 
Nehemiah tasted food and drink first to protect King 
Artaxerxes from possible poisoning. For a servant in 
this position, to look sad was very risky 
(Nehemiah 2:1), yet the terrible news disheartened 
him. 
   So the Lord worked a miracle: when the 
king asked what was troubling his cupbearer, 
Nehemiah expressed concern for the Jewish people. 
Instead of punishing him, Artaxerxes let him go to 
rebuild what had been destroyed, and even supplied 
the materials! God handled what seemed like an 
overwhelming, impossible burden for Nehemiah, and He can 
do the same for us. 
   Having the right view of the Lord will 
allow us to approach Him with absolute confidence. 
And we know that He will hear and answer our 
prayers (Ps. 86:7). Remember that He is absolute in 
faithfulness and infinite in power. Our heavenly Father 
is the ruler over all. [In Touch Daily 
Devotional by Charles Stanley at www.intouch.org]  

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

15 Names of God To Use In Prayer: 
https://www.thespeakingmom.com/15-names-of-god-to-use-in-prayer/#:~:text= 

Praying the Names and Attributes of God: 
https://www.navigators.org/resource/praying-names-attributes-god/ 

Pray Gods Names: 
https://www.guideposts.org/faith-and-prayer/prayer-stories/power-of-prayer/pray-god-s-names 

Further Study: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2003/20030814-0955.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657