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“We will not neglect the house of our God.” (Nehemiah 10:39b ESV)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

After rebuilding Jerusalem\u2019s walls under Nehemiah\u2019s leadership, the people experienced a revival of worship and obedience. They listened to God\u2019s Word read by Ezra, confessed their sins, and entered into a written covenant to live faithfully. This vow\u2014\u201cWe will not neglect the house of our God\u201d\u2014was the climax of their renewed commitment. Before the walls were rebuilt, fear of enemies and spiritual apathy led to the temple being underfunded and neglected. But now, with the walls restored and hearts stirred, they pledged to bring tithes, offerings, and supplies to sustain worship, priests, and Levites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are broken walls and neglect of God’s house connected? Neglect of God leads to neglect of other things, which leads to brokenness, both in our families, our cities, and our nation. Neglect of God\u2019s house often begins with neglect of God Himself. When our hearts grow cold, worship suffers, service wanes, and spiritual walls crumble. But when we humble ourselves, return to God\u2019s Word, and seek His presence, the walls are repaired, and God\u2019s work thrives. Today, \u201cGod\u2019s house\u201d can mean both our gathered place of worship and the living temple of our hearts. Are we giving God our best\u2014our time, talents, and treasure\u2014to sustain His work? Or have we allowed distractions, fear, or apathy to lead to neglect? The path to restoration is the same now as in Nehemiah\u2019s day: humble ourselves, repent, seek His face, and recommit to faithful worship and service. When God revives His people, He also energizes them to restore the walls, bringing healing and new life to their families, churches, and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRAYER: Dear Father, we confess that in many ways we have neglected Your house. We\u2019ve allowed our priorities to drift and our devotion to weaken. Forgive us. We humble ourselves, pray, and seek Your face. Heal the broken walls in our families, churches, and nation. Stir our hearts to give You our best, to serve joyfully, and to sustain Your work without neglect. In Jesus\u2019 name, amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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