II Chronicles 7:19

This plan is not for everyone. This plan is for those who desire to see God move in a post-Christian culture. It's a plan for those with an audacious hope of renewal with a holy discontent.

Focusing on the virtues of faith, hope, and love, each day of this 6-day reading plan features a Scripture reading, a related devotional reading, a prayer, and a journaling prompt from the NIV Radiant Virtues Bible: A Beautiful Word Collection.

They walk through the sea, are led by fire and smoke, break defensive walls and defeat powerful enemies. Yet Israel demands a king, defying God, who gives in after warning them. Very few kings honour God, and the rest drive Israel into exile, slavery and fragmentation. The leadership typifies church leadership today. There exist very few through whom God is building His kingdom and penetrating the ends of the earth.

Sometimes we face difficult, seemingly hopeless situations. How can we deal with them? Take an example from Nehemiah, who changed his people's situation for the better through prayer and work. Both were necessary, and they still are!