Tag Archives: laments

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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October 30

Posted on October 30, 2024 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, 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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Psalms, Worship and Prayer

Posted on July 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the reasons I love to read the Psalms before I pray, is that they prime the pump of worship. They help us to focus on the goodness and greatness of God. 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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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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God is the Strength of My Heart (July 15)

Posted on July 15, 2021 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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Tears (Oct 29)

Posted on October 29, 2015 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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How Long, O Lord? (Jan 21)

Posted on January 21, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

January 21 How Long, O Lord? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 13:1-6 | Genesis 42:18 – 43:34 | Matthew 13:47 – 14:12 | Proverbs 4:7-10 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 13:1-6 “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long … Continue reading →

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