Tag Archives: don’t give up

Keep Running

Posted on November 14, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Like it or not, God uses the difficulties of life to test our faith. In those times we “fix our eyes on Jesus” and refuse to give up. We rely on his strength to carry us through to the finish line. Continue reading →

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There’s Always Hope!

Posted on June 13, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t give up believing that God can use you, in spite your past, in spite of your failures. In fact, those struggles and failures might be the very experiences he uses most for his glory. Continue reading →

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Watching and Waiting

Posted on June 10, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t give up. Keep waiting. Keep watching. Keep your hope focused on God and his promises. Keep praying. The dawn is coming. Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on April 28, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes in the process of waiting for the answer “our hearts grow faint” (2). It is easy to get discouraged. It is easy to lose hope.
But know that God is listening. Continue reading →

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We Should Not Give Up

Posted on April 16, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When our prayers are not immediately answered, our faith is stretched and tested. It is easy to give up. It’s easy to throw in the towel and not make the effort to persevere in prayer. Continue reading →

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Keep Running

Posted on November 14, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joy is found in pushing into God’s presence when things are tough and the way ahead is dark. Draw close to the Lord and know that he is near. He is with you even now. You may not initially feel his presence, but acknowledge his presence and look with faith for the joy to begin to bubble up from the Holy Spirit who indwells you. Continue reading →

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We Should Not Give Up

Posted on April 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even more important than the persistent prayers is the faith that perseveres despite the delays and apparent denials. You see, even our persistent prayers can be made without faith–we just go through the motions with little expectation of the answer. God is looking for our faith–and is especially pleased with a faith that perseveres despite what it sees–a faith that refuses to die even as it presses in expectantly despite months or years with no apparent answer. Continue reading →

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Faith that Refuses to Give Up

Posted on January 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes the answers to our cries for help seem to be delayed indefinitely. Everything suggests to us that the answer is no. Continue reading →

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Keep Running

Posted on November 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 14 Keep Running  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 121:1-8 | Ezekiel 29:1 – 30:26 | Hebrews 11:32-12:13 | Proverbs 27:17 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:32-12:13 “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, … Continue reading →

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We Should Not Give Up

Posted on April 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even more important than the persistent prayers is the faith that perseveres despite the delays and apparent denials. You see, even our persistent prayers can be made without faith–we just go through the motions with little expectation of the answer. Continue reading →

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