DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES Many times our answers do not come from someplace new, but from someplace old.  This is why the Apostle Paul wrote the following: Romans 15:4, For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Learning brings patience, comfort, and hope. So let’s learn some lessons from the life and times of Nehemiah. Nehemiah 1:1-4 It came to pass in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the citadel 2 that Hanani one of my brethren came with men from Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews who had escaped, who had survived the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem. 3 And they said to me, “The survivors who are left from the captivity in the province are there in great distress and reproach. The wall of Jerusalem is also broken down, and its gates are burned with fire.” 4 So it was, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept... Seven Principles for rebuilding the walls in our lives and for others Principle One • Care enough to want to do something great Principle Two  • Commit to Prayer and Ownership of Conditions Principle Three •  Seek proper authority to act.  Principle Four • Come into agreement Principle Five • Don't be surprised by resistance or being belittled  Principle Six • Stay out of bad meetings Principle Seven  •  Get it done! Defy the enemies in your circumstances – whether situations or people