Nehemiah's prayer is a good example of addressing God in a way that's consistent with what and how we speak to Him in prayer. For example, is it consistent to pray to God as "Lord" and then give Him a list of things we want Him to do for us? At such times, it would probably be more appropriate to address God as "Father" or "great Giver of life."...When in pain or grief, we might address the Lord as "God of all comfort" or "God of hope" or "blessed Friend" or "the one who has promised never to leave us." Taking our cue from the Israelites and their sensitivity to the many characteristics of their beloved God, we should never speak His names or titles lightly.
~ Approaching God
Learning from Nehemiah pg 14
By Lee Brase
