by Brian Richardson | Oct 25, 2024 | 30 Days of Prayer Guide
Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 18:20-39 Elijah faces off against the 450 prophets of Baal. It is an epic scene…the 450 prophets of Baal dance and cry out all morning and afternoon for Baal to answer with fire. There is no response. Elijah taunts and “trash...
by Brian Richardson | Oct 23, 2024 | 30 Days of Prayer Guide
Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30 In Genesis 32 Jacob is returning home after fleeing from his brother, Esau, 20 years earlier. What awaits him is unknown. Jacob is fearful of how Esau will receive him. Jacob is anxious, desperate. The night before Jacob confronts his past...
by Brian Richardson | Oct 21, 2024 | 30 Days of Prayer Guide
Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:25-30 How are you doing with your fast? Perhaps you have experienced a few setbacks already. Do not give up, keep “showing up.” Next week we will talk more specifically about some of the prayers Jesus prayed, but today our reflection will...
by Brian Richardson | Oct 18, 2024 | 30 Days of Prayer Guide
Scripture Reading: Psalm 139 In this psalm of David, yâda‘ is used six times. In verses 23 -24, David prays six dangerous prayers. David recognizes how intimately God knows him and in the same way he wants to yâda‘ God. He boldly prays for God to show David the gap,...
by Brian Richardson | Oct 16, 2024 | 30 Days of Prayer Guide
Scripture Reading: Psalm 73:21-28 In Psalm 63 we learn that prayer is a response of praise, knowing where prayer begins–with God. Today’s reading of Psalm 73 shows us prayer is a response of love…and trust. God loves us and desires for us to love Him, to know...