December 9 · Courage
December 9: Courage
Nehemiah 7:2
“I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.”
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Say it
Practice Nehemiah 7:2
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
IputmybrotherHanani,andHananiahtheofthefortress,inofforhewasafaithfulman,andfearedGodabovemany.
Morning
Before the car door closes, read Nehemiah 7:2 out loud: “I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.” The word to carry this morning is “brother.” Ask who needs that word today.
Bedtime prayer
Lord, thank you for Nehemiah 7:2. Help our family remember “brother” when the day gets loud. You said, “I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.” Stay near us. Amen.
Challenge
Tell one person the sentence from Nehemiah 7:2 before lights out.