February 24

Facing Reality with Courage Reading: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Devotional: Nehemiah's response to the news about Jerusalem teaches us the importance of facing reality with courage. Often, we're tempted to avoid difficult truths or pretend everything is fine when it's not. But true growth and restoration begin when we honestly confront our circumstances. Today, ask God for the strength to look at your life truthfully. What areas need rebuilding? Where have you been avoiding reality? Remember, acknowledging our brokenness is the first step towards healing. God is present in our pain and ready to work through our honest assessment of our lives.