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Unlocking biblical Truths from One Woman's Life Lessons

About Little ol' Me - Karen Jensen Langsam

Me & My Family

I have been married to the love of my life for the past 30 years. I retired from a lucrative career in the business world to focus on our little family. From that time forward, I got busy learning God's Word and serving Him. He has blessed Andy and me with five amazing people. Our kids are deeply loved and perfectly flawed, like all of us. With the help of my mother, Joan, we home-educated our kids for twelve and a half years. Our two youngest are now in a brick-and-mortar school where I lead a prayer group designed to share God's love by praying for and serving our school and community. Over the years, I have also had the joy of coaching girls sports and leading adults and youth in Bible studies. I worship, learn, and serve at Calvary Chapel in the town I now call home, Vero Beach, Florida.

My Inspiration

This book was inspired by the Holy Spirit when I attended a women's conference in Palm Beach County shortly after I had recovered from a rare and severe disease. The Hematologist Oncologist at JFK Hospital solemnly said to me, "You have stage IV lymphoma. It is stage IV because there is no stage III." The Lord also spoke to me at that hospital, and His words gave me much peace to walk through this significant health crisis. 

   We will revisit that illness and the miracle I received in Chapter 30 of the book and Day 30 of the All-Inclusive Workbook. Before we get to those details, enjoy the beauty of His love and guidance when you go to Him in prayer in the preceding days in the book and workbook.


My Goal

My goal is to be obedient to Christ. These simple prayers were prayed at critical points in my life, and the LORD used each to help me in times of great need and to teach me His Word. My simple prayer for you as you read through these true and astonishing stories is to be inspired to draw near to Him and to achieve all that God has planned for you. It is an incredible journey you don't want to miss! 

   I am also a firm believer that I am blessed to be a blessing to others. I am hopeful this will not only bless the readers but also financially assist other ministries focused on bringing God glory. More information on that is to come.

Chapters & My Simple Prayer Stems

Chapter One   LITTLE OL’ ME?

“Dear Heavenly Father, Come into my life..."

Chapter Two   HEART BREAKING DISOBEDIENCE

"LORD, If it is Your will, bless..."

Chapter Three   STAYING IN THE WORD BRINGS BLESSINGS 

“Lord, Dang, I gave all I had..."

Chapter Four    NEW BEGINNINGS

“LORD, Should I...?"

Chapter Five   DISOBEDIENCE HAS ITS CONSEQUENCES

“LORD, Help me not ..."

Chapter Six   OBEDIENCE HAS ITS REWARDS
“Thank You Jesus!”

Chapter Seven    HIDDEN ANGER

“Lord, Please forgive me for..."

Chapter Eight   LA COCKRAOACHA
"Lord, ... please teach me what to do."

Chapter Nine  BABY SCARE
“LORD, Give us..."

Chapter Ten  A NEW YEAR AND NEW ADVENTURES

"Adonai, If this is not your good and perfect will, stop..."

Chapter Eleven   WELCOME TO O’CANADA

"Lord, Bring who You will, to help me..."

Chapter Twelve    MINISTRY BIRTHED

“Lord, Should we birth...?"

Chapter Thirteen   WARFARE 

 “LORD, How can I help...?”

Chapter Fourteen    DOUBLE TROUBLE

“Lord, Why do I feel...?”

Chapter Fifteen   A LIFE SET STRAIGHT

“Lord, You are such a good and loving God, please help my dear friend overcome...”

Chapter Sixteen    A LIFE FOUND

“Lord, Help me lead....”

Chapter Seventeen    DOUBLE LOSS

“Lord, If this is your good and perfect will, let us hear...”  

“Lord, help me... I can’t take this....”  

Chapter Eighteen     RETURN TO TEXAS - GRACE

“Lord, May I start a home church...?"

Chapter Nineteen    LOVE vs. HATE

“Lord, What should we do?”

Chapter  Twenty  THINGS FRAMED UP

“Lord, Give me a friend...”

Chapter Twenty-One  ANOTHER BLESSING & ANOTHER TEST

“Lord, ... I would like another child.”

“Lord, ... give us unity.”

Chapter Twenty-Two   MISSING ONE

“God, please help me!"

"LORD, We need Your help to find..."

Chapter Twenty-Three   WHERE HAVE YOU TAKEN ME?“

"Whoa, Lord, where have You brought me..."

Chapter Twenty-Four   MOVE ON ...

“Lord, Should I be birth a....?"

Chapter Twenty-Five   MORE WARFARE

“Lord, God Almighty, Whatever is not of you..."

Chapter Twenty-Six   GOODBYE IS NEVER EASY

“Lord, How can I help my dad? ...  

... Please Lord, help me help my father.”

Chapter Twenty-Seven   A LIE WORTH EXPOSING

“Lord, Help me with this overwhelming grief!”

Chapter Twenty-Eight   HOME EDUCATION JOURNEY

“Lord, If it is Your good and perfect will for me to home educate...”  

“Lord, which child should I home school?”  

Chapter Twenty-Nine   FIREWORKS

“Lord, Please keep my babies safe... ”

Chapter Thirty    YOU WILL BE WELL AGAIN

“Lord, Should I go to the ER...?

Chapter Thirty-One    FIVE STEPS TO RESTORE YOUR HEALTH

“Lord, Please heal my daughter."

Celebration   TAPESTRY OF GRACE

“Lord, Thank You for all the teachers and amazing women…

… Thank You for being my best friend!”

EndorsementS

By Dr. Dolores Jacoby

Karen Langsam is one of the most loving, godly women that has crossed my path in well over a decade and a half. The book, “My Simple Prayers” is Karen’s oath to God fulfilled. I have been an enlightened witness to her tests of faith, her incredible ability to cling to the grace, faithfulness and mercy of the LORD and to seeing her be a strong victor in Him rather than a victim. It personifies Revelation 12:11. 


Called to write this book by the LORD, she has been obedient, enduring, not only in telling her story and sharing her prayers, but by building on Scriptural Word and Biblical Truth. Like the ocean is made up of millions of drops of water, Karen’s simple prayers fill the golden bowls of prayers before God’s throne, Revelation 5:8. Those prayers are poured out in loving answers for you, me, and anyone that this saint prays for in His timing! 


I believe this book will be a blessing to you and will lead your soul to a stronger walk with God. When I read it, I heard Karen’s fun, engaging voice and pure intent pour out onto the pages. This book is for everyone. Be sure to read this book and use the accompanying All-Inclusive Workbook to strengthen a more loving walk with or return to your Savior. I endorse it fully and pray it goes far and wide. This is all for His glory!


Dr. Dolores Jacoby

Light of Life, John 8:12 Project Center for Healing

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EndorsementS

By Stacy Howdeshell

I have known Karen for nearly 23 years, and have never met anyone with a bigger heart for Jesus! She is connected to and filled by the Holy Spirit. Her faith is real. Karen is sincere and her purpose is quite clear – to obey God and share the good news. She wrote My Simple Prayers because of God’s calling on her heart, and He has led her every step of the way, providing the words to say, the people to help, and even the ministries who will benefit. God is using Karen in a mighty way through these astounding stories of simple heartfelt prayers. As you read, you will see the many ways God responds by healing, protecting, blessing, correcting and saving. Karen references scripture throughout the All-Inclusive Workbook and gives the reader an in-depth study of the Word. You will enjoy this book and be forever changed because of it. It will certainly lead you to a fuller and richer prayer life. 

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