At last the wall was completed to half its height around the entire city, for the people had worked with enthusiasm.

When you hear the blast of the trumpet, rush to wherever it is sounding. Then our God will fight for us!”

I also devoted myself to working on the wall and refused to acquire any land. And I required all my servants to spend time working on the wall. 17I asked for nothing, even though I regularly fed 150 Jewish officials at my table, besides all the visitors from other lands! 18The provisions I paid for each day included one ox, six choice sheep or goats, and a large number of poultry. And every ten days we needed a large supply of all kinds of wine. Yet I refused to claim the governor’s food allowance because the people already carried a heavy burden.19Remember, O my God, all that I have done for these people, and bless me for it.

Lord God my Father,

Give me enthusiasm to do your work this day, direct my actions so I may see your potential work thru me, keep me on guard of the enemy.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen