Inspirational Vitamin - 05/06/08

"Weeping and Fasting"

Nehemiah 1:1-4

 

Nehemiah was deeply grieved about the condition of Jerusalem, but he didn't just brood about it.  After his initial grief, he prayed, pouring his heart out to God, and he looked for ways to improve the situation.  Nehemiah put all his resources of knowledge, experience, and organization into determining what should be done.  When tragic news comes to you, first pray.  Then seek ways to move beyond grief to specific action that helps those who need it.

 

TODAY'S BLACK HISTORY FACT:

 

On this day in 1960, the Civil Rights Act is passed.

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

 

"A problem well stated is a problem half solved." - Charles F. Kettering