1. Series
2. DO THE WORK. MAKE A DIFFERENCE
2.1. 1. Seek God faithfully
2.1.1. Neh 2:1b-2,4
2.1.2. He was a prayer
2.1.2.1. 12 prayers
2.1.2.2. Prays for 4 months
2.1.2.2.1. Fasting
2.1.2.2.2. Hurting
2.1.2.2.3. He does not know what to do
2.2. 2. Define the vision clearly
2.2.1. For most people, it’s not a lack of caring that’s your problem.It’s a lack of clarity!
2.2.2. What do you want!
2.2.3. Neh 2:5
2.2.3.1. One Sentence
2.2.3.2. He does not Bla Bla Bla
2.2.3.2.1. Lack of Clarity
2.2.3.3. Who
2.2.3.3.1. Why
2.2.3.4. In one sentence, what is God leading me to do?
2.2.3.4.1. "God is leading me to ..."
2.3. What is God leading you to do?
2.3.1. If you can’t define it
2.3.1.1. You can’t do it!
2.3.2. If your vision isn’t clear
2.3.2.1. People can’t follow!
2.3.3. 1.Seek God faithfully
2.3.3.1. 2. Define the vision clearly
2.4. 3. Make plans carefully
2.4.1. A goal without a plan is a wish.
2.4.1.1. He is ready to answer
2.4.2. Neh 2:6
2.4.3. Neh 2:7
2.4.4. Neh 2:8
2.4.4.1. Protection
2.4.4.2. Provision!
2.4.4.3. Do the next right thing
2.5. 4. Inspire people passionately
2.5.1. Neh 2:17-18
2.5.2. Neh 2:17-18
2.5.3. John Wesley "Light yourself on fire with passion, and people will come from miles to watch you burn."
2.5.3.1. 1
3. The burden you bear often reveals the difference you will make
4. The burden you bear often reveals the calling you’ll embrace
4.1. It is God's plan to give you the desires of your heart.
4.1.1. Psalm 37:4 (NLT) 4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.
4.1.1.1. God is counting on your desire to propel you into the destiny he has for your life.
4.2. The things that upset you will compel you.
4.3. You don't know when God is bringing you closer to that Destiny.
4.4. You could be at the Beginning of something awesome
5. The Series
5.1. When You Can't Take It Anymore
5.2. Do the Work. Make a Difference.
5.3. Standing Strong in the Face of Opposition
5.4. Shut the Door on Distractions
6. QR Do the Work. Make a Difference.
7. The Good Work—Book of Nehemiah
7.1. King Nebby
7.2. Some return home, but were desperate
7.3. An ordinary guy makes a difference
7.3.1. Passion
7.3.2. Calling
7.4. Last week
7.4.1. He sat down to cry
7.4.2. He knelt down to pray
7.4.3. He stood up to act