Hearing God in the Moment That Matters
“Then the king asked me, ‘What is your request?’ So I prayed to the God of the heavens and answered the king…”
—Nehemiah 2:4-5 (CSB)
Have you ever been caught in a moment that required both courage and clarity? That split second where someone asks a question, presents an opportunity—or even confronts you—and your response could change everything?
That was Nehemiah’s moment.
Before he answered the king, he did something powerful. He paused… and he prayed. It wasn’t a long, eloquent prayer. It was more like a sacred glance toward heaven. A whispered, “Help me, Lord.”
Nehemiah reminds us that hearing God doesn’t always require a mountaintop retreat or hours of stillness—though those are good. Sometimes, it’s in the split-second breath before we speak, the subtle space between question and answer, where heaven meets earth in a holy whisper.
This week, you may find yourself in a Nehemiah moment. A door might crack open. A conversation might catch you off guard. A decision may demand more wisdom than you feel you have. In that moment, don’t panic—pray.
God is not far off. He’s as close as your next breath, ready to guide you with wisdom, peace, and purpose. Train your ears for His whisper. He still speaks.
Reflection Questions:
- Where might God be inviting me to pause and pray before I respond?
- Am I cultivating a listening heart in my daily life?
- What “Nehemiah moment” could be waiting just ahead?
Keep leaning in. The whisper is worth it.
With you on the journey,
And that’s the mid-week memo.
Steve & Colleen
