In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson closes out the five themes from Nehemiah with the most personal one of all: God can change you. Just as God transformed a people who were once far from Him into worshippers filled with joy, He can change your heart and your life today. Nehemiah reminded the people, “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” That same joy—not your circumstances, mood, or personality—can carry you through any season. Be encouraged: lasting change comes from God’s Spirit within you.