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The Agony and the Ecstasy

Posted on July 26, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

To the one who has wrestled in prayer—to the intercessor who knows the agony of spiritual battle on behalf of others—God also gives great joy as they see the fruit of those prayers.  “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy” (Philippians 1:4). There is great joy when we have prevailed in prayer and see the answer. Continue reading →

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Standing in the Gap

Posted on November 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t underestimate the importance and need of intercession. God is looking for those who will stand in the gap in this day. May he never be able to say, “I looked for someone to stand in the gap and I found none.” Continue reading →

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The Agony and the Ecstasy

Posted on July 26, 2024 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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The Agony and the Ecstasy (July 26)

Posted on July 26, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

o you know the agony and ecstasy of being an intercessor? Paul did. He clearly understood that intercession was at the heart of the work God had called him to. Yes, it was often a struggle to “pray through” as he stood in the gap for those he ministered to. He knew the agony of intercession—but he also knew its joys. Continue reading →

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The Agony and the Ecstasy (July 26)

Posted on July 26, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 78:56-64 | 2 Chronicles 17:1 – 18:34 | Romans 9:22 – 10:13 | Proverbs 20:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 9:22-10:13   Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. (Romans 10:1 NIV) Do … Continue reading →

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