Tag Archives: the Psalms

Psalms, Worship and Prayer

Posted on July 6, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalms prime the pump of worship. They help us to focus on the goodness and greatness of God. As we are awestruck by his glory, we are ready to praise and worship. With wide-eyed wonder we are then ready to pray. Worship and praise affects my praying in every way—it provides right perspective, it prompts faith, it helps us focus and refocus our requests. As we worship, we realize the joy of his presence and we are changed. Continue reading →

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Hear Me When I Call

Posted on June 29, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we are confronted by opposition, we do well to follow the Psalmist in pouring out our hearts to God. We do well to pray for our response to that opposition—that God will strengthen our mouths, hearts, eyes and feet to follow his ways and not fall into the snares laid for us. Continue reading →

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