“We are working with God to determine the future! Certain things will happen in history if we pray rightly. We are to change the world by prayers.” - Richard J. Foster #richardjfoster #prayer

“Your prayer must be turned inwards, not towards a God of Heaven nor towards a God far off, but towards God who is closer to you than you are aware.” ― Richard J. Foster, Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home #richardjfoster #prayer

"Confession begins in sorrow, but it ends in joy." - Richard J. Foster #richardjfoster #confession #joy

“Humility, as we all know, is one of those virtues that is never gained by seeking it. The more we pursue it the more distant it becomes. To think we have it is sure evidence that we don't.” - Richard J. Foster #humility #richardjfoster #christianity

"Life from the center is a life of unhurried peace and power. It is simple. It is serene. It is amazing. It is triumphant." - Richard J. Foster #richardjfoster #simplicity

"We know from experience how knowledge can make people arrogant—even knowledge of the #Bible and of #God. It is not surprising, then, that study that focuses on knowledge alone does not lead to life #transformation, which is the real human need." Richard J. Foster #richardjfoster

“In a world of limited resources, our wealth is at the expense of the poor. To put it simply, if we have it, others cannot.” - Richard J. Foster "Freedom of Simplicity" #richardjfoster #simplicity #wealth

Richard Foster: Effort Is Not the Opposite of Grace As he retires from public ministry, the ‘Celebration of Discipline’ author reflects on the heart of spiritual formation #richardjfoster #grace christianitytoday.com/ct/2018/octobe…

Father God, you sent your Son to this earth that we may be one, and yet we fail so miserably. We look out for our own interests first and put your work last. We allow ourselves to be separated by jealousy and bitterness and misunderstanding. Forgive us for our failures. (1/2)

Teach us to hold Jesus before us always, with the knowledge and understanding that only through him can our fellowship work and magnify your name. Amen. (2/2)

In the same way that a small child cannot draw a bad picture so a child of God cannot offer a bad prayer. -Richard J. Foster #prayer

"Grace saves us from life without God - even more it empowers us for life with God." - Richard J. Foster #grace #richardjfoster

Richard is retired from public speaking. But, he is doing a few Colorado local events to support the work of Renovaré. secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/…

“But when we pray, genuinely pray, the real condition of our heart is revealed. This is as it should be. This is when God truly begins to work with us. The adventure is just beginning.” ― Richard J. Foster, Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home #Prayer

The Renovaré Book Club begins Oct 14 - sign up by Sep 30 to get the first book (FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY) included for only $5 more. renovare.org/bookclub

"...a “prayer journal” preserves those interactions, events, and reflections from our external and internal worlds which track our personal history with God." renovare.org/articles/how-t… #Prayer #richardjfoster

“The goal is work is not to gain wealth and possessions, but to serve the common good and bring glory to God.”- Richard J. Foster

“God's blessing is not for personal aggrandizement, but to benefit & bless all the peoples of the earth. To understand the distinction makes all the difference in the world." Richard J. Foster, Freedom of Simplicity: Finding Harmony in a Complex World #simplicity #richardjfoster

A heads up: The deadline for the 2020-2022 cohort of the Renovaré Institute is February 1st. Learn more at renovare.org/institute

The final book this season in the Renovaré Book Club is Dallas Willard's LIFE WITHOUT LACK. It's hard to imagine a timelier offering than Dallas's reflections on the 23rd Psalm. Monday (Mar 30) is the last day you can join the Club this season. renovare.org/bookclub