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.
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 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.
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!”
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
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.
Copyright © 2021 My Simple Prayers - All Rights Reserved.
Family photos by AGM Creative
Powered by GoDaddy