by Brian Richardson | Nov 8, 2024 | 30 Days of Prayer Guide
What’s Love got to do with it? Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:23-24; Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus’ call to reconciliation in Matthew 5:23-24 is challenging. Jesus indicates our relationship with God is reflected in our relationship with others. As you read and...
by Brian Richardson | Nov 6, 2024 | 30 Days of Prayer Guide
Acknowledging Our Need for Forgiveness Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:9-12; Romans 3:23-24 Reflection: My apologies for the late posting this week! As we continue to reflect on Jesus’ words “Pray like this…”, let us begin by honestly and...
by Brian Richardson | Nov 1, 2024 | 30 Days of Prayer Guide
Trusting in God’s Provision Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:9-11; Exodus 16:4-21; Numbers 21:4-9; John 6:35 Have you ever given thought that our “daily bread” Jesus shares in his prayer model for his disciples could refer back to manna given to the Israelites...
by Brian Richardson | Oct 30, 2024 | 30 Days of Prayer Guide
Realigning Your Will Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:10; Matthew 26:39 When our car is out of alignment it becomes difficult to steer in a straight line. However, we can “adjust” how we steer and even convince ourselves that the problem is not that...
by Brian Richardson | Oct 28, 2024 | 30 Days of Prayer Guide
Refocusing on God Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:9-10, Isaiah 6:1-8 Jesus’ disciples notice something different in how Jesus prays. “Teach us” they ask. “This, then, is how you should pray” Jesus responds as he invites his disciples into a transformative conversation...
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...