Tag Archives: intercession

Watchmen

Posted on October 1, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Watchmen are the serious prayer warriors who give God no rest until he fulfills his promises and accomplishes the vision he has given. Some assume that once they’ve received a vision from God of what is to be accomplished, that the hard work of prayer is over. The watchmen know that the hard work of persistent prayer has only begun. Continue reading →

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The Agony and the Ecstasy

Posted on July 26, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Intercession is both agony and ecstasy—both deep struggle and “joy unspeakable and full of glory” (1 Peter 1:8). Open your heart to Jesus, feel the burdens of his heart and allow him to teach you to pray. He has much to teach you. The ecstasy makes all the agony worthwhile. Continue reading →

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So You Want to Go Back to Egypt?

Posted on March 10, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

March 10 So You Want to Go Back to Egypt? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:21-29; Numbers 14:1 – 15:16; Mark 14:53-72; Proverbs 11:4 Today’s Scripture Focus: Numbers 14:1 – 15:16 “All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the … Continue reading →

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Praying and Going

Posted on January 14, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus calls us to pray and then he calls us to be part of the answer to our own prayers. He asks us to take the need to the Father, and then to go and become part of the solution. Continue reading →

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Standing in the Gap

Posted on November 10, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is raising up an army of intercessors for these days. The work of proclaiming the gospel to each people group is ongoing, but there is much work to be done. Some are enlisted to go and preach. Others will do the equally hard and important work of intercession. Some will labor on the fields, others will stand in the gap on their behalf doing battle on their knees. Continue reading →

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Your Most Important Prayer Partner

Posted on November 6, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 6 Your Most Important Prayer Partner Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:121-128; Ezekiel 14:12-16:42; Hebrews 7:18-28; Proverbs 27:4-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 7:18-28 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always … Continue reading →

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Where are the Watchmen?

Posted on November 2, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Israel needed a watchman in Ezekiel’s day. We need them today—men and women called to watch and pray—and boldly speak when God give us the words to say. Continue reading →

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Let Them See Your Hand

Posted on October 6, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God, answer this prayer in such a marvelous way that everyone will know that you have done it. Let there be no doubt that your hand has accomplished this. Continue reading →

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Watchman

Posted on October 1, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Perhaps God is calling and shaping you to be one who “watches and prays.” Be faithful with the prayer burdens he gives and be encouraged as he uses you in praying for his will to be done “on earth as it is in heaven.” Continue reading →

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Joy in the House of Prayer

Posted on September 28, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Expect joy in your personal times with God. Come expecting to be a part of a joyful experience when you gather to pray. It is God’s intent to bring joy to your prayer gathering. Continue reading →

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