Reflection 1 Date: 11 March
Theme: See the Problem, Take the First Step
Story B:
– read the story 2 times (3 min)
I arrived in the city. After three days, I went out at night. I did not tell anyone what I was thinking to do.
I rode around the city. I looked at the broken walls and the burned gates.
No one else knew I had gone. I looked at everything. Then I returned.
I said to the people, “You see this city. It is broken. The gates are burned. Let us rebuild the wall. No more shame!”
I told them how I had help to come here. I told them everything that had happened.
Then they said, “Let’s start building!” So they began the good work.
Reflection Notes:
– read the notes 2 times (5 min)
- Nehemiah did not rush. He spent time looking and thinking quietly
- He did not complain or blame others. He studied the problem
- Sometimes, we must stop, look, and think before we speak or act.
- He saw the broken wall—but also saw a future vision: a rebuilt city.
- Then, he shared that vision: “Let us build together!”
- People followed him—not because he was powerful—but because he had a clear and hopeful plan.
- When we see something broken, we can say, “Let’s fix it together.”
- Vision starts with quiet observation. Initiative starts with one step forward.
Reflective Questions:
– share your answers (20 min)
- Is there something broken or sad that I have seen recently?
- What is one thing I can do to begin helping—even something small?
- Can I encourage others to join me in helping someone?