Sometimes crises strike that change and shape our focus. When Nehemiah heard news of the great suffering in Jerusalem, he fell into deep sadness. Swiftly, a new goal rose from his prayer, pain, and passion: rebuilding the walls and gates of Jerusalem.

What are you passionate about? How may you relieve suffering? Dr. Ireland explains what you can do so that, by the end of 2014, you will have accomplished great things with God's guidance.

Nehemiah 1:4—When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.