- When have you felt discouraged and was it caused by something from within yourself or outside of yourself?
- In verse 14, Nehemiah reminded them to remember the Lord. In what ways do you remember the Lord?
- How do we balance loving others with defending God’s work?
- What things has God given you in your life that are worth defending?
- How does your family of origin affect the way you do life, positively or negatively?
- In what ways are you involved in rebuilding people?
- Are there people in your life that are as close to you as family?
- What do you do that is really a stretch by being outside your area of expertise?
- How could other people help strengthen you?
- In what ways have your prayers turned into actions in your life?
- Who has inspired you to take courageous action?
- What do you think has held you back the most in your life?
- When has a lack of preparation caused you to fail?
- How well do you deal with those who are different from you and how has that helped you?
- When in your life did you feel most like you were making an actual difference?
- What is your best source to find out about needs?
- What holds you back from praying more?
- Have you ever incorporated fasting into your prayer life?
- Who has made a difference in your life?