Using Nehemiah as an outline

 

1. Confess our sins and our ancestors sins

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 2. Pray scriptures back to God 

(Example scriptures to pray)

 

2 Chronicles 7:14

 “If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.”

 

Ephesians 1: 17-23

“asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms. Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come. God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church. And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself.”

 

‭Ephesians‬ ‭3: 16-21

“I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.”

 

John 17: 20-26 

“” I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me. “I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me. Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began! “O righteous Father, the world doesn’t know you, but I do; and these disciples know you sent me. I have revealed you to them, and I will continue to do so. Then your love for me will be in them, and I will be in them.””

 

  3. Stand against the enemy, 

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  4. Praise God for who He is, His faithfulness, His goodness, and answering our prayers.   

 

Can you imagine the power of God being moved upon His earth?

 

Or you can fast and use Isaiah 58

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Section A: The Heart of Worship and True Fasting (v6)

•     Focus text: “Is this not the fast which I choose, To loosen the bonds of wickedness… and break every yoke?”
•     Reflection prompts:
•     Where have we practiced religion without justice?
•     What “yokes” do people near us carry?
•     Prayer prompts:
•     Confess routine, performative faith.
•     Pray for eyes to see oppression and boldness to act.

Section B: Practical Mercy and Neighboring (v7, v10)

•     Focus text: “Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry… When you see the naked, to cover him… give yourself to the hungry”
•     Reflection prompts:
•     Who are the hungry, homeless, and naked in our neighborhood?
•     How can our church share what we have this week?
•     Prayer prompts:
•     Pray for local ministries and agencies that feed, shelter, and clothe.
•     Commit resources, time, or skills to a specific need.

Section C: Promised Renewal and Divine Partnership (v8–12)

•     Focus text: “Then your light will break out like the dawn… The Lord will continually guide you… you will be like a watered garden… repairer of the breach.”
•     Reflection prompts:
•     What hope does God promise to those who practice justice?
•     Where do we long to see restoration in our city and relationships?
•     Prayer prompts:
•     Thank God for the promise of guidance and renewal.
•     Pray for strength to rebuild “ancient ruins” in our families, neighborhoods, and churches.