30 for 30 Prayer Plan

30 FOR 30 PRAYER PLAN PRAY WITH US A simple way to read and pray Scripture every weekday during the month of April DATE SCRIPTURE PASTOR Topic ❏ WEDS. APRIL 1, 2020 Phil 4:4-7 D.J. Horton, Senior Pastor Description Check out this video here or on Facebook! ❏ THURS. APRIL 2, 2020 Exod Adam Siskey, High Moses’ prayer for the Israelites 32:7–14 School Pastor Description In today’s passage we see Moses interceding on behalf of the children of Israel. As The Lord is giving Moses the ten commandments on the mountain, the Israelites grow impatient and create for themselves a god in the image of a golden calf. As they are worshiping the false image, The Lord informs Moses of their rebellion and sets His sight to destroy them. Immediately we see Moses intercede to spare people on Israel’s behalf. The great news is that God heard His prayer and responded with mercy. God hears the cries of His people and takes pleasure in showing mercy for His glory. As you spend time in prayer today, take the time to lift up someone in your life who may be walking in disobedience to The Lord. Spend some time interceding on behalf of someone in your life who doesn’t have a saving relationship with Jesus, that God would show them mercy and forgive their sins. ❏ FRI. APRIL 3, 2020 1 Sam 1:9–18 Adam Siskey, High Hannah’s prayer School Pastor Description We see in this passage an Israelite named Hannah who, for a lack of ability to produce offspring, has become depressed and overtaken with anxiety, even to the point of no appetite. When no one else, including her husband, could console her, she turns to the God of peace and lays all her anxiety and depression on The Lord. Immediately her grief turns to peace, and she even regains her appetite. Shortly after this, Samuel was born and was dedicated to The Lord. Maybe the current situation in our world has caused a deep sense of anxiety in your life. The reality is that we worry most about things that we cannot control. Spend time in prayer today taking your worries and anxieties to the God of peace who loves you and understands your deepest needs. ❏ MON. APRIL 6, 2020 2 Kings Jarrett McNeely, Hezekiah’s prayer about the 19:14–19 Connections Pastor king of Assyria Description Have you ever received news that stops you in your tracks? In this passage, King Hezekiah received word from Sennacherib, King of Assyria, that an attack was imminent and he should give in by renouncing his faith in God. King Hezekiah immediately took action; he started praying to God. He acknowledged the all-powerful, holy nature of God, prayed for the Lord to save his people from this foe, and prayed that all the earth would know the Lord alone is God. In the midst of difficult times, respond like King Hezekiah; stop and pray from a place of confidence that our Creator God is in control. Pray specifically that God brings His people to saving knowledge of Him; for physical safety during times of threat; and that through the crises that come, the world would know that He alone is God. ❏ TUES. APRIL 7, 2020 2 Kings Jarrett McNeely, Hezekiah’s prayer for health 20:1–11 Connections Pastor Description Health complications can often be a source of fear and anxiety. In today’s passage, King Hezekiah receives news that he is sick and will not recover. Even though he is distraught, the king immediately prays to God with deep, heartfelt requests to spare him from this sickness. The Bible says he wept bitterly. God heard King Hezekiah’s prayer and allowed His glory to be revealed through the miraculous healing of the king. Have you ever approached God from such a raw, broken place? The unknowns within times of poor health can feel overwhelming, but taking all of our feelings and requests of the Lord reminds us of His sovereignty and nearness even in the brokenness. Pray that God will bring physical healing to the sick and show you how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus to those hurting in the raw, broken places. Pray deeply for physical wellness and spiritual healing to come to our nation. ❏ WEDS. APRIL 8, 2020 2 Chron Charles Eaton, Senior God promises to hear prayers 7:11–18 Adult Pastor from the temple Description Years had passed since Solomon’s prayer of dedication in 2 Chronicles 6:14-42, and yet God reminds Solomon here that He had heard his prayer. How often do we look for immediate answers to our prayers and, when nothing happens, wonder if God has heard us? God does hear and we must trust He will answer them at the proper time. In verses 14-16, God outlined His mode of operation when people pray and repent. He opens His eyes and ears to hear the prayers of His people. God said this particularly in light of the temple where the nation of Israel would go to offer sacrifice and become one with God again. For Christians, the temple has changed to Christ, and the sacrifice has changed to Christ’s death. As we pray, God hears! Will you trust Him today to make a difference in your life as you humbly pray, seek Him and repent of your sins? ❏ THURS. APRIL 9, 2020 Neh 1:4–11 Charles Eaton, Senior Nehemiah’s prayer Adult Pastor Description In this passage, Nehemiah is crying out to God in prayer on behalf of his people, asking God to restore them to the promised land of Israel. The specificity of his prayer indicates that he intimately knew the God of Heaven. Nehemiah confessed that he and the entire people of God had become corrupt and had failed to keep the commands given to Moses. Although their disobedience brought exile, their obedience would bring blessing. God is in the restoration business! He is always ready to forgive us of our sins and restore us to Himself if we return to Him in obedience through prayer. Would you pray today specifically for the people around you, the leaders of our church, the leaders of our country and our world situation? ❏ FRI. APRIL 10, 2020 Ps 51:1–19 Kris Kuriger, Middle David’s prayer of repentance School Pastor Description As we look at today’s passage we hear the heart of the broken King David after the sin he committed with Bathsheba. Two things stand out in these verses. The first is David’s cry for mercy. Second is the awareness of his sin. Both of these are needed to come to a place of repentance. As you read these passages, pray that God would expose those places in your life that you need to repent and ask for His mercy. Don’t wait. Take this time to reflect on your sin and His mercy. ❏ MON. APRIL 13, 2020 Isa 1:10–17 Kris Kuriger, Middle God refuses to answer the School Pastor prayers of a wicked people Description As we look at today's passage, Isaiah the prophet testifies to the people of God that there has been too much physical sacrifice and too few transformed lives. Their sinful lifestyle has hidden the eyes of God from their worship. In the Psalms David reminds us that "the sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart." (Ps 51:17) As you think of your acts of worship, are you going through the motions, or are you rendering your heart unto the Lord? Is He the reason you are worshiping, or are you doing things because that’s what we do? Take time today to examine your worship, come to Him, and seek inward repentance over outward ritual. ❏ TUES. APRIL 14, 2020 Dan 6:1–12 Josh Epton, Worship Daniel’s practice of prayer Associate Pastor Description Daniel was serving as one of the King’s highest ranking officials. Not only was he above reproach in his character, but he served the king with excellence. When the king noticed this and sought to promote Daniel, his peers devised a plan to force Daniel to break the law and thus lose his position. The other officials knew that Daniel was devoted to God and nothing would prevent him from praying and spending time with the Lord. We can learn from Daniel that we, too, must be willing to spend time with the Lord before we do anything else...no matter the cost. ❏ WEDS. APRIL 15, 2020 Matt 6:5–15 Josh Epton, Worship The Lord’s Prayer Associate Pastor Description One of the most difficult aspects and disciplines of the Christian life is prayer. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught those who were gathered how to pray. First He told them to be humble when praying and to pray in solitude. He also instructed them not to use empty phrases that have no meaning. Finally, He gave them a sample prayer, which we know as “The Lord’s Prayer.” There is something powerful in praying to the Father in the words of Jesus. Jesus said “when you pray…” meaning He expects His followers to pray. Make time today to follow Jesus' example and pray. ❏ THURS. APRIL 16, 2020 Matt Jason Williamson, Jesus curses the fig tree 21:18–22 Missions Pastor Description Today’s passage presents both a warning and a promise. Following the Triumphal Entry, Jesus was dealing with much opposition from leaders in the temple.

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