During this week of Spring Break, I just want to give you some food for thought from the book of Nehemiah.

In Nehemiah chapter 1, we find Nehemiah in a foreign land, serving a foreign King, all while his home of Jerusalem sits in ruins. Nehemiah was painfully aware of what had become of his city and his people. So what did he do about it?

He asked God for miracles. Not just like, “Hey God, can you go ahead and fix Jerusalem for us?” No, it was a very emotional and spiritual process. Nehemiah himself was moved, therefore, he petitioned God to move. He prayed and fasted day and night, he confessed sins and reminded God of His promises. He appealed and pleaded with God to return the people to their home and give them victory over their enemies. Nehemiah acted upon what God had put in his heart.

So what does it take for you to ask God for a miracle? What does it take for you to be moved enough to ask God to move? Take a look…stop and think for a moment. What kind of miracles do you need in your life? John 14:13 reminds us that all we have to do is ask. Are you asking? Why not?