Tag Archives: unanswered prayer

Waiting Expectantly

Posted on January 6, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Waiting with expectation is the difficult but necessary condition of the heart that would get the ear of God. It demonstrates our faith in the unseen promises despite the circumstances we see. It reveals the kind of faith God delights in and rewards: persevering faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please God. Because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). 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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Jesus Unanswered Prayer

Posted on May 28, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What does he pray for? Along with protection from the enemy, along with sanctification, along with his concern for us to make a meaningful difference in the world, Jesus was concerned for the unity of the church: “that they may be one as we are one—I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity.” Why does his pray for this? “Then the world will know you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” Continue reading →

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How Long, O Lord?

Posted on January 21, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We’ve all had times when we can relate to the psalmist’s questions. There are times when we wonder if the Lord is really listening—times when the answer is slow in coming.   Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Unanswered Prayer

Posted on May 28, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus was concerned for the unity of the church: “that they may be one as we are one—I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity.” Why does his pray for this? “Then the world will know you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Unanswered Prayer

Posted on May 28, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You learn a lot about a person when you hear them pray. You find out what is really in their heart—what are their priorities and passions. Perhaps that is why I find this text so intriguing. It gives us a picture of how Jesus prayed for his followers—including you and me. Continue reading →

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Who is Waiting? (Sept 19)

Posted on September 19, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

passage reminds us that sometimes the reason we are waiting is because God is waiting for us. Continue reading →

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Tired of Waiting (Sept 7)

Posted on September 7, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

he Psalmist? Have you ever had a time when you grew tired of waiting for the answer to your prayer? Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Unanswered Prayer (May 28)

Posted on May 28, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You learn a lot about a person when you hear them pray. You find out what is really in their heart—what are their priorities and passions. Perhaps that is why I find this text so intriguing. It gives us a picture of how Jesus prayed for his followers—including you and me. Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Unanswered Prayer (May 28)

Posted on May 28, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There are so many good agendas that seem to get in the way of Jesus’ prayer being answered. Continue reading →

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