Tag Archives: presence of God

Where Can I Go?

Posted on December 11, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Don’t run from his presence. You can’t hide. Don’t worry if you can’t feel his presence. Wherever you are, he is there. Continue reading →

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Panting for His Commands

Posted on November 7, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you long for God’s word? Do you go after it with panting? Is your desire to understand and do God’s will so intense that you pant after his commands? May he fill you with such an intense desire to know Him and follow his commands. Continue reading →

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I Have Not Forgotten You

Posted on September 26, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God may seem to hide for a time, but he has not forsaken you. He has not forgotten you. You are his child and he cares for you with the same loving affection given by a mother to her young child. Continue reading →

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Where Can I Go?

Posted on December 11, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even in the deepest darkest circumstances of life, where we might feel abandoned by God, know that God is there and even the darkness is not dark to him. You may have trouble seeing clearly under the stresses of your circumstances. He sees and understands. He is with you whether you are able to sense it or not. “Even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Continue reading →

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Sanctuary

Posted on November 4, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Even in our “prodigal times,” our times where we try to distance ourselves from the Lord, he is there. He remains our sanctuary. He continues to offer the hope of a new heart and a fresh start. Continue reading →

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Meditating on Your Works

Posted on July 5, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we slow down our reading and praying and take time to meditate and listen, we become more aware of His presence and more sensitive to His voice. Our whole perspective on the day changes as we remember the greatness of the God who loves us and cares for us. As we walk through the day aware of his goodness, we recognize his good works all around us. Continue reading →

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Make Your Home in Me

Posted on May 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Abide in his presence through prayer, abide in his word through obedience and you will find intimacy with God and the joy of his presence. Continue reading →

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Where Can I Go?

Posted on December 11, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 11 Where Can I Go?  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:7-12 | Amos 4:1-6:14 | Revelation 2:18-3:6 | Proverbs 29:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 139:7-12 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 … Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek (July 21)

Posted on July 21, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist, like many of us, has forgotten the joy of “hide and seek.” He’s forgotten the child-like giggles and laughter when we ran through the house looking under everything, opening every door, checking every closet, every nook and cranny. He’s forgotten the delight of seeking the one who loves us enough to make it a challenge. So have most of us. It was a fun game for kids, but we are ready to move on. Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek (July 21)

Posted on July 21, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all have times when we wonder if God is hiding. We have times when we don’t feel the sense of his presence. But know that he is there, hoping that you will remember the childhood delight of seeking him diligently—hoping that you will not give up the search before the laughter and joy of “finding.” Continue reading →

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