Tag Archives: intercession

Unlimited Access

Posted on November 8, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 8 Unlimited Access Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:137-144 | Ezekiel 18:12-19:14 | Hebrews 9:1-10 | Proverbs 27:10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Hebrews 9:1-10 Such preparations having been made, the priests go continually into the first tent to carry out their … Continue reading →

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Where are the Watchmen?

Posted on November 2, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

November 2 Where are the Watchmen? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:89-96 | Ezekiel 3:16 – 6:14 | Hebrews 4:1-16 | Proverbs 26:27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezekiel 3:16-6:14 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of … Continue reading →

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Tears

Posted on October 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 29 Tears Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:57-64 | Lamentations 1:1 –2:19 | Philemon 1-25| Proverbs 26:20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Lamentations 1 For these things do I weep, My eyes flow with tears: Far from me is any comforter who … Continue reading →

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Constructive Praying

Posted on August 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

People of prayer must always 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. They step out in faith expecting the hand of the Lord to be upon them. They expect God to already be at work, preparing the way for their steps of obedient faith. Continue reading →

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The Agony and the Ecstasy

Posted on July 26, 2023 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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Waiting and Watching

Posted on June 10, 2023 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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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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