Tag Archives: intercession

Standing in the Gap

Posted on November 10, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What a haunting verse. I was looking for an intercessor, a prayer warrior, someone to stand in the gap, but I found none. Continue reading →

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Your Most Important Prayer Partner

Posted on November 7, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As we come to God in Jesus name, we join him in his work of intercession. What an incredible truth. You may feel alone in your prayers and intercession for those you love, but you are not alone. Jesus is there praying with you. You may feel alone as you pray, frustrated by the trials and temptations, wondering if you will overcome, but you are not alone. Jesus is there praying for you. Continue reading →

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Watch and Pray

Posted on November 2, 2022 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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Tears

Posted on October 29, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jeremiah is sometimes called “the Weeping Prophet.” His Lamentations are a prime example. But Jeremiah had reason to weep. He had been given a ministry of calling Judah to repentance, and they refused to listen. Continue reading →

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Constructive Praying

Posted on August 11, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

People of prayer must also be people of action. While people of prayer know how to wait until the right time, they don’t procrastinate their obedience when God opens the door. Continue reading →

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The Agony and the Ecstasy

Posted on July 26, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do 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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Waiting and Watching

Posted on June 10, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The watchman spent the night in the tower on the city wall watching and waiting. Of course, he was looking for any sign of danger. Yet ultimately, he was looking for the morning to come–hoping for another peaceful night awakened by a beautiful sunrise. Continue reading →

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So You Want to Go Back to Egypt?

Posted on March 10, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The people were fed up with the journey; God was fed up with their contempt and unbelief. Moses found himself in a difficult spot. Continue reading →

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Two or Three

Posted on January 27, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God loves prayer meetings. Many people avoid them. But God always shows up. He loves to be a part of any meeting where two or three of his children come together to pray. Continue reading →

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Standing in the Gap

Posted on November 10, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What a haunting verse. I was looking for an intercessor, a prayer warrior, someone to stand in the gap, but I found none. Continue reading →

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