[:en]Thoughts from Nehemiah 1[:]

[:en]Hanani came from Judah and reported to Nehemiah that those who survived the exile and are back in the province were in great trouble and disgrace.  The wall of Jerusalem was broken down and its gates had been burned with fire.  When Nehemiah, the cupbearer heard about it, he sat down and wept.  He fasted and prayed to the Lord to grant him favor when he approached the king.[:]