Nehemiah is a great book for us. It focuses aspects of leadership, honor, integrity, and determination — all under the direction of God. Furthermore, it encourages us to recognize that when God is behind something — and when we are willing to work — anything can be accomplished.
Nehemiah also has some solemn warnings for those who profess to serve God as well as for men who seek (or fail) to lead their families.
Victory can be won. The enemy can be defeated. The path is paved with prayer, planning, action, determination, humility, repentance, and remembering what God has done.