Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

I Stand in Awe (July 28)

Posted on July 28, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Knowing God leads us to worship. But often it is the mysteries—the things we don’t know and can’t comprehend—that take us to a higher place in our worship. They makes us stand Continue reading →

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What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

Posted on July 27, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jehoshaphat’s words could often be our own: “We don’t know what to do, we’re looking to you” (The Message, 20:12). Facing a battle that seemed too big to overcome, he was tempted to discouragement and fear. Instead he admitted his confusion—his weakness—and looked to the Lord for help. Continue reading →

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The Agony and the Ecstasy (July 26)

Posted on July 26, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

o you know the agony and ecstasy of being an intercessor? Paul did. He clearly understood that intercession was at the heart of the work God had called him to. Yes, it was often a struggle to “pray through” as he stood in the gap for those he ministered to. He knew the agony of intercession—but he also knew its joys. Continue reading →

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Time After Time (July 25)

Posted on July 25, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How quickly we forget. The children of Israel had plenty of opportunities to learn. Time after time, they saw the faithfulness of God – his miraculous intervention. Time after time, they drifted from wholehearted devotion and proved rebellious and unfaithful. Continue reading →

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Nothing Can Separate Us From His Love! (July 24)

Posted on July 24, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

othing. Despite the things you do, he still loves you. Sometimes people don’t treat us with love, but He always loves us. Continue reading →

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Revival: Do We Really Want It? (July 23)

Posted on July 23, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Revival would be wonderful, but it is costly. Continue reading →

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No Condemnation (July 22)

Posted on July 22, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“No Condemnation” (8:1), Yet many of us carry around a load of shame, guilt and condemnation. The good news is this: There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek (July 21)

Posted on July 21, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist, like many of us, has forgotten the joy of “hide and seek.” He’s forgotten the child-like giggles and laughter when we ran through the house looking under everything, opening every door, checking every closet, every nook and cranny. He’s forgotten the delight of seeking the one who loves us enough to make it a challenge. So have most of us. It was a fun game for kids, but we are ready to move on. Continue reading →

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A Heart of Wisdom (June 20)

Posted on July 20, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He bypassed all the selfish possibilities, and asked for the thing he most needed: wisdom. God was so pleased by his choice, that he gave him wealth, long life and honor too. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous (July 19)

Posted on July 19, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Those called to a great task are those most likely to be targeted by discouragement arrows. So take heart, you must be causing some threat to the enemy or he wouldn’t bother to waste his arrows on you. Continue reading →

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