Stage One of Calling.

A Sore Heart that won't go away.

Nehemiah had an emotional breakdown upon hearing the news of Jerusalem and the condition of the walls. The bible says he 'sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.'

I don't know what makes you break down and fast and call out to God in this way; it must be something big to provoke such a reaction.

The interesting thing is this feeling didn't leave Nehemiah.

We all get emotionally charged during a television 'charityathon' but rarely am I still moved after I switch off. If a cause lingers in me, the feeling prods me into doing more about it.

Is there anything, anyone or anywhere that gives you a sore heart and will not go away? It might not be such a strong emotion as the one felt by Nehemiah, but nevertheless it's real and it's lingering.

Listen up: God is calling.