Tag Archives: lament

How Long, O Lord?

Posted on January 21, 2025 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, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Habakkuk is resting in the amazing purposes of God. He may not understand all that is going on–all that God is doing–he may not understand his timing, but he knows that he can be trusted. He may not like the path ahead (I’m sure he didn’t) but he is still able to find joy, as he trusts the sovereign hand of the one who loves his children with an everlasting love. Continue reading →

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Opening Up Your Wounded Heart

Posted on July 9, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all have our wounds and when we really open up our heart to Jesus, they will be exposed so that they can find healing. Continue reading →

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How Long, O Lord?

Posted on January 21, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We lament. We openly and honestly cry out to God. We lay out our thoughts and feelings. We get it all out on the table. Continue reading →

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Great is Thy Faithfulness

Posted on October 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 30 Great is Thy Faithfulness Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:65-72 | Lamentations 2:20 – 3:66 | Hebrews 1:1-14 | Proverbs 26:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Lamentations 2:20-3:66 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to … Continue reading →

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God is the Strength of My Heart

Posted on July 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Some questions just can’t be answered to the heart’s satisfaction. Questions like: “Why do the wicked prosper? Continue reading →

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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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