Nehemiah: Pray and act

I just finished reading through the book of Nehemiah.  What have I learned?  Pray and act.  This is the pattern of Nehemiah's leadership: first, he prays, asking for God's wisdom and leading.  Then, he acts.  He doesn't sit around waiting for God but steps forward in faith as God guides Him.  He doesn't pompously act on his own accord but each time asks for God to direct Him.  Pray and act.  Not one or the other, but both.  Pray and act.  Pray, surrendering your plans fully to God and asking for His direction and provision, then act on what He's given you.  Pray and act.