Tag Archives: Jeremiah

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Posted on October 30, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Often life doesn’t make sense. It can be hard. In those times we can always come to God with our laments. But don’t get stuck in the pit of self-pity and despair: look up with eyes of faith to the one whose love never ceases, whose mercies are new every morning, and sing, “Great is Thy Faithfulness!” Continue reading →

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Tears

Posted on October 29, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When confronted by things we can’t understand we must do the same. Laments and tears are a means of healing for our wounded hearts. They are also a powerful means of intercession as we look to God to bring beauty from the ashes. Continue reading →

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Devoted to Closeness

Posted on October 17, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God continues to look for those who walk close to him. He continues to draw near to those who are men and women “after His own heart.” Those who are devoted to closeness are those who walk closely to Him, who hear his voice and feel his heartbeat. They are the ones who can dream God’s dreams and see God’s vision. They are the ones who walk in the authority that flows from intimacy. Continue reading →

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Tears

Posted on October 29, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Know that God sees your tears, he hears your cries of lament. He hasn’t forgotten you; hasn’t forsaken you. The songs of joy will return in time. 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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Devoted to Closeness

Posted on October 17, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is God looking for in his people? He is looking for people who are devoted to be close to Him. Continue reading →

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Tears

Posted on October 29, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Looking to the ruins, with the cries of those who lost loved ones still ringing in his ears, Jeremiah is filled with tears. All he can do is lament. Continue reading →

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Tears (Oct 29)

Posted on October 29, 2020 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. They continued on in their idolatrous ways without thought of God. Anyone who has been in ministry knows the frustration of people who don’t hear the message that to us seems so urgent. There are times when all you can do is weep and pray that God will somehow get through to the hearts of his people. Continue reading →

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Devoted to Closeness (Oct 17)

Posted on October 17, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What is God looking for in his people? He is looking for people who are devoted to be close to Him. What is God looking for, especially in leaders? He is looking for leaders who are devoted to be close to Him. Continue reading →

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Clay in the Hands of the Potter (Oct 11)

Posted on October 12, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 11 Clay in the Hands of the Potter Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 114:1-8 | Jeremiah 16:16-18:23 | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5:3 | Proverbs 25:6-7 Today’s Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 16-18 “So I went down to the potter’s house; and I saw … Continue reading →

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