Author: lhneal

Christmas Continues

11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. – Luke 2:11 Christmas Day has come and gone but our celebration does not end. Lord, we pray for revival in our own hearts and in our community. We pray for Memphis to know Jesus this… Continue reading Christmas Continues

Lie Down

I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays! I would like to remind us all of our fragility as men. During this season and really all of our lives we are presented with issues and situations that causes stress.  Making sure all of the decorations are in place, all presents are purchased and making sure we… Continue reading Lie Down

God’s Got Your Number

The Call of Jeremiah 4 The word of the Lord came to me, saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew[a] you,    before you were born I set you apart;    I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 6 “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” 7 But… Continue reading God’s Got Your Number

Removal Day

17 Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17 Removal Day is not a day to be celebrated. It is the day a child becomes a ward of the state and enters into the foster system. They begin this journey… Continue reading Removal Day

Jude’s call during Race Week

A Call to Persevere 17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. 18 They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” 19 These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. 20 But… Continue reading Jude’s call during Race Week

Forgiveness and Confession

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”1 John 1:9 I am a sinner. I write these prayers and blog, gather folks to pray together, pray for others, have even made a few prayer walks. I take my faith seriously. I… Continue reading Forgiveness and Confession

Keep Building the Wall

When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 2 and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he said, “What are those feeble Jews doing? Will they restore their wall? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they finish in a day?… Continue reading Keep Building the Wall

How You Feel

22it is He who has also put His seal on us [that is, He has appropriated us and certified us as His] and has given us the [Holy] Spirit in our hearts as a pledge [like a security deposit to guarantee the fulfillment of His promise of eternal life]. 1 Corinthians 1:22 Amplified Bible My… Continue reading How You Feel

Still a Child

Train up a child in the way he should go,[a]And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Lord, may we seek you with our whole hearts. Prevent us from forgetting and shunning our responsibilities as parents. May we draw strength form the Father to be mothers and fathers. Break our… Continue reading Still a Child