Tag Archives: intercession

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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Standing in the Gap

Posted on November 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t underestimate the importance and need of intercession. God is looking for those who will stand in the gap in this day. May he never be able to say, “I looked for someone to stand in the gap and I found none.” Continue reading →

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Your Most Important Prayer Partner

Posted on November 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You may feel overwhelmed by the news of the day. But be encouraged, Jesus invites you to intercede and together take the matter to the Father. This is not a time for anxiety, it is a time to trust and press on in God’s unshakable kingdom; a time to rest in the hopeful promises of God. Continue reading →

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Where are the Watchmen?

Posted on November 2, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Spiritual watchmen are also called to proclaim God’s word: “Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.” Time spent in the presence and with the word, brings unusual insight into our present situation. The watchman keenly sees the dangers of the days we live in and boldly alerts us to the things that others may miss. Continue reading →

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Watchmen

Posted on October 1, 2024 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, 2024 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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Courage to Do Exploits

Posted on July 11, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is looking for mighty men and women who are courageous, loyal and strong in his strength. People who will “be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power . . . so that . . . you may be able to stand your ground and after you have done everything, to stand” (Ephesians 6). Continue reading →

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Waiting and Watching

Posted on June 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Intercessors serve as watchmen. They often spend late nights and early morning hours waiting on God–watching for him to work Continue reading →

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So You Want to Go Back to Egypt?

Posted on March 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t miss out on the promise. Don’t procrastinate your obedience. Don’t give in to your fear and unbelief. You may miss out on the blessing. Continue reading →

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Standing in the Gap

Posted on November 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 10 Standing in the Gap  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:153-160 | Ezekiel 21:1-22:31 | Hebrews 10:1-17 | Proverbs 27:12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezekiel 21:1-22:31 I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand … Continue reading →

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