Tag Archives: lament

How Long, O Lord?

Posted on January 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We’ve all had times when we can relate to the psalmist’s questions. There are times when we wonder if the Lord is really listening—times when the answer is slow in coming.   Continue reading →

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From Questions to Praise

Posted on December 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Habakkuk was a prophet who asked a lot of questions. Tough questions. Continue reading →

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Great is Thy Faithfulness

Posted on October 30, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In the lament, we openly and honestly pour out our heart to God. We tell him what we are going through and how we feel about it. We get it all “out on the table”.   Continue reading →

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Cast Your Cares

Posted on April 17, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

David laments the wounds caused by the betrayal of a close friend. He is filled with anguish, fear and troubled thoughts. He wishes he could fly away like a bird–escaping the hurt. But realizes a better course is to takes his burden to God. Continue reading →

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How Long, O Lord?

Posted on January 21, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We’ve all had times when we can relate to the psalmist’s questions. There are times when we wonder if the Lord is really listening—times when the answer is slow in coming.   Continue reading →

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From Questions to Praise

Posted on December 18, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Habakkuk was a prophet who asked a lot of questions. Tough questions. The big questions we would all like to ask God, even if we wouldn’t have the boldness to ask them. “How long, O Lord?” “Why don’t you answer my prayers?” “Are you ignoring me, Lord?” “Could you please explain why you are doing this Lord? It doesn’t make sense.” These are the kinds of questions Habakkuk raises to God. 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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How Long, O Lord? (Jan 21)

Posted on January 21, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We’ve all had times when we can relate to the psalmist’s questions. There are times when we wonder if the Lord is really listening—times when the answer is slow in coming. Continue reading →

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From Questions to Praise (Dec 18)

Posted on December 18, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Habakkuk was a prophet who asked a lot of questions. Tough questions. The big questions we would all like to ask God, even if we wouldn’t have the boldness to ask them. Continue reading →

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Great is Thy Faithfulness (Oct 30)

Posted on October 30, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Lament is one of the most healthy ways for us to deal with difficult circumstances. In the lament, we openly and honestly pour out our heart to God. We tell him what we are going through ad how we feel about it. We get it all “out of the table.” Continue reading →

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