Prayer Pals 21-Day Challenge
For Women of Faith
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Day 1: Are Your Mind, Body, and Spirit in Sync?
Scripture
“In those days, I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.”—Daniel 10:2–3
Reflection
In these scriptures, it is evident that Daniel found himself in a place where he understood that he needed to remove anything in his life that would hinder his prayers from reaching the throne of God. Today, as you begin your prayer challenge, ask yourself this question, “Are you ready to get serious with God?” Is your prayer needs so important that you are willing to go the extra mile and pray with someone three times a day for 21 days? Are you able to remove anything from your life that might interfere with your prayer life? If so, you are in the mindset of Daniel, and you are ready to begin this challenge!
Journal
In your prayer journal today you will evaluate whether or not your mind, body, and spirit are in sync. As you self-reflect, think about each of these parts carefully. Are your thoughts positive and hopeful; meditating on the word of God, or do they tend to be cynical and doubtful about life and in constant worry or fear? How about your body? Is your body on the move for the Lord? Are you witnessing, serving others, and praising God through your words or deeds, or is your body busy with other things that are not of God? What about your spirit? How is your relationship with God? Are you talking to Him daily through prayer, or have you gotten too busy to pray and now feel cold or distant from God? Today, you will complete a pre-challenge evaluation of your mind, body, and spirit. You will complete this evaluation again at the midpoint, and at the conclusion of your challenge.
Optional Social Media Challenge
The day you gave your life to Christ was a perfect example when your mind, body, and spirit was in perfect sync! Your social media challenge for today is to find a picture of your baptism and post it on your social media. Make this your hashtag #mindbodyspiritinsync.
Prayer Journal Entry 1: Mind, Body, and Spirit Initial Questionnaire
Mind
Do you read your bible daily? Yes No
Do you spend time talking to God each day?
Yes No
Do you meditate on the scripture each day?
Yes No
Do you worry, fear or doubt about things in your life? Yes No
Body
Do you use your talents to serve God in some way? Yes No
Do you witness the gospel to others each day?Yes No
Do you praise God throughout your day? Yes No
Do you present your body as a living sacrifice for Christ? Yes No
Spirit
Do you feel close to God? Yes No
Do you keep the commandments? Yes No
What areas do you feel that you need growth in?
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Pray
As you and your prayer pal pray, take time to discuss today’s journal entry with each other. Examine areas in each of your lives that need more growth, and pray for one another’s mind, body and spiritual needs.
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About the Book
Prayer Pals 21 Day Challenge brings women of faith together with the purpose of praying for one another’s needs three times a day for twenty-one days. As women unite in one mind and accord and begin to persistently pray for one another’s needs, something powerful happens! It is no longer a “you prayer” but an “us prayer.” Prayer Pals 21 Day Challenge invites women to experience the closeness of sisterly love as they listen, encourage, and pray for one another’s needs all while drawing closer to God.
Using the Prayer Pals 21 Day Challenge book, prayer pals will be engaged daily in scripture reading, reflection, and journaling, learning from one of the greatest prayer warriors in the bible—Daniel! Prayer Pals 21 Day Challenge uses the following acrostic to describe the four essential principles of praying with a pal:
P represents persistence. Think about it like this. As you and your prayer come together to pray, your prayer needs are brought before God three times a day for twenty-one days!
R represents routine (forming a relationship with God as you pray each day three times a day). Getting into a habit of praying even when you are tired, hopeless, or just too busy, praying with your pal will eventually become a natural part of your day, and you have gained a praying pal for life!
A represents alliance, or having a partner to share your burdens and pray with you. There is power in numbers!
Y represents your needs poured out to God. Things that have hindered you from growing, things that you gave up on praying about, or any other need—give them to God and pray persistently.
This challenge can be completed independently between two people or in conjunction with a Sunday school class, youth group, midweek Bible study group, or various women’s groups.
About the Author
Kristin Overstreet received a B.A. in Counseling and Human Services and a M.ed. in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She also received a MAT in Secondary Social Studies from the University of the Cumberlands. She is currently a high school history teacher at East Ridge High School in Eastern, KY, and an Adjunct Instructor for Lindsey Wilson College’s School of Professional Counseling.
Prior to teaching, Kristin was a Clinical Social Worker for the state of Kentucky, where her role was to protect the needs of abused and neglected children, as well as approve and certify foster/adoptive parents. Kristin accredits her deep relationship with Christ to the struggles and pain she faced while working in the field of Social Work.
In 2014, Kristin Overstreet received the Excellence in Service Award from the Commissioner of Kentucky, for her dedication to families and children.
Kristin is married to her husband, Lee, and the couple has 3 children, Jacob, Hannah, and Jaron. The family resides in Elkhorn City, KY where they are active members at Elkhorn Community Church; leading various ministries including worship music and youth ministries. Kristin also leads a women’s ministry known as Faith, Family and Friends and holds two women conferences a year for women in her community.