Tag Archives: prayer

Meditating on Your Works

Posted on July 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is easy in the busyness of our lives to neglect meditation. It is easy to rush through our devotional times with the Lord; to rush through our prayers. Continue reading →

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Open Your Eyes, Lord

Posted on July 1, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do you handle a trial of your faith? How do you handle the taunts of the enemy? Hezekiah sets a great example. Lay out the problem before the LORD and cry out to him in prayer. He hears and he will answer. Continue reading →

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Hear Me When I Call

Posted on June 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whatever we face it is good to know we have a place to turn; wherever we go it is good to know we have someone to hear our concerns. Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Posted on June 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Naaman was a valiant warrior, but he was also a leper. Urged by his wife’s helper, he set off to find healing from the healing prophet whose reputation for doing extraordinary miracles was already becoming well established: Elisha. Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on June 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God answers prayer. Pray fervently and expectantly. And don’t be too surprised when the answer you are seeking comes knocking at the door. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Watching

Posted on June 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The watchman spent the night in the tower on the city wall watching and waiting. Of course, he was looking for any sign of danger. Yet ultimately, he was looking for the morning to come–hoping for another peaceful night awakened by a beautiful sunrise. Continue reading →

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For the Sake of the Name

Posted on June 7, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As persecution came, the disciples prayed and became even bolder. When opposition came, they became even more determined to teach and preach the good news. When suffering came, they rejoiced because they considered it an honor to be counted worthy to suffer for the Name of Christ. Continue reading →

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One Accord

Posted on June 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Armin Gesswein often said, “When Jesus built a church, he first built a prayer meeting.” Acts chapter 1 is the record of that truth. Continue reading →

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Busy or Abiding?

Posted on May 26, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Slow down and abide in the presence of Jesus. There you will find joy. There you will find strength. There your priorities will be adjusted. There you will be sharpened to accomplish greater things so that you may bear much fruit. Continue reading →

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Hold on to Hope

Posted on May 7, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When others would be tempted to give up, Hannah held on to hope. Continue reading →

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