Tag Archives: waiting on God

Waiting and Waiting and Waiting

Posted on March 16, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God’s timing and our timetable don’t ever seem to match. We find ourselves at the point of despair–the slimy pit filled with mud and mire (vs. 2). Just about to give up. Sure that we’ve been abandoned.

Then God shows up. He does hear us. He does listen to our cries. He hears and finally answers our prayers. 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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Waiting and Waiting and Waiting

Posted on March 16, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I waited and waited and waited. Waiting for God’s answer seems overwhelming sometimes. Continue reading →

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Stored Up Goodness

Posted on February 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD” (24). Your faithful waiting will one day be rewarded. Continue reading →

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Who is Waiting?

Posted on September 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We do a lot of waiting. God does too. There can be many reasons for the waiting, but this passage reminds us that sometimes the reason we are waiting is because God is waiting for us. 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 →