Nehemiah 1:4-6

4When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven.

5Then I said, “O Lord, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of unfailing love with those who love him and obey his commands,

6listen to my prayer! Look down and see me praying night and day for your people Israel. I confess that we have sinned against you. Yes, even my own family and I have sinned!