Nehemiah's response to the news that Jerusalem and it's people were in a bad way is to weep, fast, mourn and pray hardcore. This wasn't brand new information to him - jerusalem had been wrecked for over 100 years, but he obviously felt a bit of God's heart for His people. He is cut to the heart about it and He's going to pray about it until something happens.
I'm aware that there are Christians and churches struggling, I'm aware that there are people lost and suffering all around me, and when I hear about somebody having a rough time I might pray a bit about it. But I don't often let it cut me to the heart. I don't ask God to give me a glimpse of how He feels about those people. I don't fast about it and pray until something changes. Praying once or twice isn't enough. I should be asking God to show me His heart for the people around me and would pray until God moves.
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