Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Joy in the Hour of Prayer (Sept 28)

Posted on September 28, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Prayer should be a joyful experience. Whether personal times of prayer, or corporate times of prayer, those times should be characterized by joy. Continue reading →

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Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs (Sept 27)

Posted on September 27, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One good indicator of a life lived in the fullness of the Spirit is a joyful, singing heart. When the Holy Spirit is really in control, he fills you with joy and he fills your heart with singing. Life lived in the flesh doesn’t produce joyful songs, but life in the Spirit always does. Continue reading →

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Thank You For Your Support! (Sept 25)

Posted on September 25, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 25 Thank You for Your Support! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 106:24-31 | Isaiah 45:11-48:11 | Ephesians 4:1-16 | Proverbs 24:3-4 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in … Continue reading →

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He Holds Your Hand (Sept 23)

Posted on September 23, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whatever your trial, know that your heavenly Father is holding on to your hand. He is there and won’t let you go. Don’t be afraid. He is there to help you. When his hand is clasping yours, any place is a safe place. As we walk together, he brings Comfort and hope to any situation we may face. Continue reading →

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Soaring on Eagle’s Wings (Sept 22)

Posted on September 22, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As we wait in hope—seeking him expectantly—he renews our strength. God gives us the ability to walk when we grow tired—the ability to run when all our strength is gone. He even gives us the ability to soar against all the gusts of wind—the circumstances of life that seem to make it impossible to keep moving forward. Continue reading →

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Where to Turn (Sept 21)

Posted on September 21, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

King Hezekiah was confronted by the threat of a huge army with a ruthless reputation. Assyria’s Field Commander (the Rabshakeh) brought a warning in which he mocked God and warned of great devastation. What is a King to do? Continue reading →

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True Freedom (Sept 20)

Posted on September 20, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The secret: a dynamic Spirit-filled life where we are led by the Spirit, controlled by the Spirit and keep in step with the Spirit. That is true freedom: the freedom to obey; the freedom to serve in love. That requires relationship and it takes away all the boasting and pride. Continue reading →

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Who is Waiting? (Sept 19)

Posted on September 19, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We do a lot of waiting. God does too. There can be many reasons for the waiting, but this passage reminds us that sometimes the reason we are waiting is because God is waiting for us. Continue reading →

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Christ Formed in You (Sept 18)

Posted on September 18, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Open your heart to Jesus today, enjoy his presence and allow him the freedom to bring life abundant—life lived to the full. There you will find freedom and joy. There you will be formed more and more into the likeness of Jesus. Continue reading →

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Practicing His Presence (Sept 17)

Posted on September 17, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Amen doesn’t have to be the end of our prayer time. It can be only the beginning. If we linger in his presence as we begin the day, we can take his presence with us wherever we go—whatever we do. We can continue to seek his presence—his face. Daily we find Him to be “Emmanuel—God with us.” Continue reading →

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