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Day 7 - Develop a Lifestyle of Prayer!

“Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart.” - Luke 18:1

Jesus wanted to teach His disciples the importance of persistent and enduring prayer and told them a story about a judge and a widow.

The judge was a Godless man who didn’t even like people. The widow was in some type of legal battle and she repeatedly kept coming to this judge asking for legal protection from her opponent.

At first, the judge ignored her but then he said to himself, “Even though I do not fear God nor respect man, yet because this widow bothers me, I will give her legal protection, otherwise by continually coming she will wear me out.” (Luke 18:1-8)

I believe that Jesus is challenging believers of every generation to

wear Him out in prayer!

Is that even possible?! To wear God out in prayer? I don’t know ... but I can tell you this ... I am going to try!!

Why worry when you can pray? God has given us the vehicle through which we can change not only our own circumstances but also the world. Prayer has the power to change people, circumstances, events, times and even history!

Worry never changes one circumstance, situation or person! Worry puts you in a tenacious stronghold and in agreement with Satan, the deceiver of believers.

You were not created for worry but you were created for sweet communion with God on your knees in the prayer closet of your heart. One of the most marvelous aspects of prayer is that you can do it any place ... any time ... any where!

In 2013, learn this lovely secret of prayer: People can run from your words but never escape the impact of your prayers!

In 2013, buy a prayer journal and be consistent. Write down the people, desires and events for which you are praying. Pray every day! Wear God out! I dare you!

Resolve to be a prayer warrior that hell fears and that heaven applauds!

Resolve to be a prayer warrior that Satan himself runs from when he hears you coming!

Resolve to have such a commitment to prayer that heaven taps you on the shoulder at all times of the day and night and places a prayer request in your heart and mind.

Prayer should never be your last response ... it should always be your first response! We are the first responders! We are the people of God who believe in the power of prayer!

I resolve to pray in 2013! Every day! Every where! At all times!

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” - Philippians 4:6

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Carol McLeod

Carol says, “I am just a girl who is head over heels in love with Jesus ... passionately addicted to His Word ... and find all of the joy that I need in time spent in His presence." Carol is a Christmas-aholic, loves ACC basketball and the beach! Like all menopausal women, she is overly fond of chocolate and enjoys a good read. She doesn't like cleaning her house and is an expert in carry-out dinners. She hates to shop … loves to jog … and somehow finds time in her busy life to hang out with small children. She is the kind of woman that you could laugh with over lunch, cry with over disappointment and shout with over a victory! But … if you need her official bio … read on! Carol is an author and popular speaker at women's conferences and retreats, where she teaches the Word of God with great joy and enthusiasm. She also hosts highly successful Just Joy! outreaches. Carol encourages and empowers women with passionate and practical biblical messages mixed with her own special brand of hope and humor. Carol has written three books, "Holy Estrogen!", "The Rooms of a Woman's Heart" and "Defiant Joy!" which was released by a subsidiary of Thomas Nelson. Her teaching DVD, "The Rooms of a Woman's Heart", won the Telly Award, a prestigious industry award, for excellence in religious programming. Carol has also been featured on YouVersion (the smart phone Bible app) with several devotionals, including: "For the Journey Set Before Him", "Jolt of Joy", and "Joy to YOUR world", " Carol has a daily radio program, "Defiant Joy! Radio" which is available in several national markets including Youngsville PA, Warren PA, Buffalo NY, Roanoke VA, Norfolk VA, and Nashville TN. A 1977 graduate of Oral Roberts University with a degree in Music and English, Carol has the distinction of being both the first Women's Chaplain and the first woman to speak at the university's Vespers. Carol currently serves on the ORU Alumni Board as chaplain. She is married to her college sweetheart and love of her life, Craig, who serves as senior pastor of Life Church, a church near Buffalo, NY. Craig and Carol have been happily married for nearly 37 years and are the parents of five children and three delightful daughters-in-law. Craig and Carol are thrilled with the joy of being grandparents to five precious grandchildren! Carol has written three books, "Holy Estrogen!", "The Rooms of a Woman's Heart" and "Defiant Joy!" which was released by a subsidiary of Thomas Nelson. Her teaching DVD, "The Rooms of a Woman's Heart", won the Telly Award, a prestigious industry award, for excellence in religious programming. Carol has also been featured on YouVersion (the smart phone Bible app) with several devotionals, including: "For the Journey Set Before Him", "Jolt of Joy", and "Joy to YOUR world", " Carol has a daily radio program, "Defiant Joy! Radio" which is available in several national markets including Youngsville PA, Warren PA, Buffalo NY, Roanoke VA, Norfolk VA, and Nashville TN. A 1977 graduate of Oral Roberts University with a degree in Music and English, Carol has the distinction of being both the first Women's Chaplain and the first woman to speak at the university's Vespers. Carol currently serves on the ORU Alumni Board as chaplain. She is married to her college sweetheart and love of her life, Craig, who serves as senior pastor of Life Church, a church near Buffalo, NY. Craig and Carol have been happily married for nearly 37 years and are the parents of five children and three delightful daughters-in-law. Craig and Carol are thrilled with the joy of being grandparents to five precious grandchildren!