Tag Archives: prayer

Seeking the Blessing of God

Posted on August 9, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all stand in need of the hand of the Lord (his blessing) each and every day. We just can’t do it alone. Therefore we go to him daily in prayer seeking his blessing as we pray, and as we hear and obey his word. 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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Revival: Do We Really Want It?

Posted on July 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In the abstract, everyone seems to want revival. Who wouldn’t want the church to be growing, exciting and alive? Who doesn’t want to see lives transformed by powerful encounters with the manifest presence of God? But when you get specific, few seem willing to pay the price. Revival would be wonderful, but it is costly. Continue reading →

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Open Up Your Heart

Posted on July 7, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Psalm (145) reminds us that our heavenly Father delights in drawing near to us, when we call out to Him. Continue reading →

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Hear Me When I Call

Posted on June 29, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 29 Hear Me When I Call Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 141:1-10; 2 Kings 15:1-16:20; Acts 19:13-41; Proverbs 18:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 141 I call to you, LORD, come quickly to me; hear me when I call to you. … Continue reading →

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Expect the Unexpected

Posted on June 12, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You never know what opportunities lay ahead when the Spirit leads you. Learn to know his voice through walking intimately with him. Take the time to be quiet and listen. Solitude and silence are two disciplines that are often neglected in our busy and noisy lives. Then led by the Spirit, expect the unexpected. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Watching

Posted on June 10, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Intercessors serve as watchmen. They often spend late nights and early morning hours waiting on God–watching for him to work Continue reading →

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In Trouble

Posted on June 6, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

And what did they pray? Protection? Safety? No! They prayed for more boldness to stand strong in the face of the persecution. Continue reading →

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Fire!

Posted on June 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They were “all together in one place.” What were they doing? They were praying. They were waiting expectantly for the Spirit of God to be poured out on the church. Continue reading →

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One Accord

Posted on June 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There are too many churches that are just going through the motions; too many churches with no fire or passion; too many churches that are half-hearted about outreach. What’s the solution? Jesus started a prayer meeting. Maybe he was on to something. Continue reading →

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