Text:    Nehemiah 6:15 - 8:12

Sermon in a prayer:  "The joy of the Lord is your strength."                                                                              Nehemiah 8:10    

Four keys to finding the Lord's joy in times of difficulty—

#1  Don't lose heart—whatever God calls you to rebuild, you CAN rebuild—       Nehemiah 6:15.

#2  Don't be distracted by naysayers—focus on the help of those whom the Lord          calls to support you—Nehemiah 6:16 - 7:73

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#3  Don't lose your spiritual bearings—listen attentively to God's Word—            Nehemiah 8:1-8.

#4  Don't forget to enjoy God in every possible moment and situation—              Nehemiah 8:9-12.