A circle of friends is a powerful concept that can be seen in the story of Nehemiah, who was given an insurmountable task to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. With a six-point strategy, including listening to God, developing a workable plan, thanking God for spiritual leaders, being prepared to lead oneself, providing facts and training, and having clear-cut goals in mind, Nehemiah was able to accomplish his task with the help of a circle of friends who were converted, co-labourers, committed, coordinated, and commanders.
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