I was inspired to write The Nehemiah Prayer Song during a sermon series last year based the study of Nehemiah. Nehemiah, a Jew, had become a trusted and influential cupbearer to the King of Persia.

Nehemiah's despair resulted from the news he received that the Jews who earlier returned from exile to Jerusalem faced great affliction and reproach. Enemies surrounded them, Jerusalem's walls were demolished and its gates burned.

He prayed humbly and continually to God for the deliverance of his people. His continual prayer culminated in the rebuilding of the broken down wall in Jerusalem and a simultaneous spiritual rebirth of the people.

I hope as you listen to this song, you will feel the longing of Nehemiah for Jerusalem. With the continuing conflict in the Middle East this song is timely as we continue to stand with and pray for peace for Israel and the surrounding nations.

To listen to the song and see the presentation, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtJTfgY41Ak. I invite you to pray that the Lord will use this presentation for His glory as we are reminded as Christians of Old Testament history and New Testament salvation and grace for all.