And please give me a letter addressed to Asaph, the manager of the king’s forest, instructing him to give me timber. I will need it to make beams for the gates of the Temple fortress, for the city walls, and for a house for myself.” And the king granted these requests, because the gracious hand of God was on me.

Let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and end this disgrace!” 18Then I told them about how the gracious hand of God had been on me, and about my conversation with the king.They replied at once, “Yes, let’s rebuild the wall!” So they began the good work.

Lord God my Father,

Instruct me on how to restore your kingdom and inspire others to do the same. Lord God, I am a sinner weak and lazy, unable to lift myself up, I need you and your power and direction to be my only motivation. I cry out to you for restoration to who you created me to be.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen