Seeking wisdom and discernment were activities shared by the great men of God. The story of Nehemiah is anchored in Nehemiah 1:4-11, during his time of fasting, mourning, and prayer.
Nehemiah created a habit of seeking wisdom and discernment in his leadership. He intentionally prayed to God for guidance at the outset and continually sought wisdom and discernment throughout his work.
His example shows the importance of seeking wisdom and discernment before we begin something as leaders and as we lead daily. He shows that we must take time to do this authentically. Nehemiah’s primary source of wisdom came from God and was deeply rooted in his faith. His example shows that all leaders need a Godly source of wisdom.
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