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"I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray."

Guided Prayer: God, thank you for hearing us and seeing us. You listen because you love and care about us. We pray to  you because we are confident in how good of a father  you are and what you will do  for your children. Thank you for bending down to our level,  just to hear our thoughts. You have all the power and  authority,  and you still get on our level to show that you care. Remind us to call on you because you are faithful and you will  answer.

Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute asking God to strengthen your faith and knowing God will answer you.

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"Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer."

Guided Prayer: God, thank you for making sure there will be an end to troubles once and for all. There is a time limit to pain, sorrow, and all trials, and that’s because of you. Remind us to come to you when we face adversity, and remind us that you are merciful to your children. We know  you will answer when we call on you, we just need to listen and act in the direction you point. Let us run to you in every dark moment, seeking your truth and light.

Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute asking God for guidance on a specific trial or circumstance.

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"You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows to him."

Guided Prayer: God, thank you for the ability of prayer and that you actually listen to what we have  to say. You could easily toss aside what we bring to you in our  prayers, but you listen with a fatherly love. Help us remain accountable for what we say we will do for you. Give us the emotional, physical, and spiritual endurance to fulfill the calling you’ve placed on us. Help us be people of our word and honor you with what we do.

Independent Prayer: Spend the next minute thanking God for the ability to pray to a loving father who listens.

We are SO excited about our 40 Day Prayer Challenge, and we're thrilled that you're a part of it! If you've been wanting to improve your prayer life or make this spiritual habit a discipline, you're in the right place! These 40 microepisodes will serve as a way to jump start your habit of prayer. Episodes 245-287 of the Witty & Gritty Podcast will help start-to-finish your way through 40 days of praying. This particular prayer challenge focuses on the topic of prayer.

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40 sounds like a lot, but by doing the following, you'll be well on your way to starting a prayer habit that will bear Godly fruit:

• Download episodes 245-286 of the Witty & Gritty Podcast

Episode 245 sets the scene for the next 40 days, while episode 285 closes out the 40 days with a debrief episode. Whether you start the 40 Day Prayer Challenge at the time of the airing of the episodes or later, we are proud of you for investing in your relationship with God. Go you!

Each prayer episode will be approximately five minutes, so be sure to make these minutes a priority in your day. Below you'll find the the podcast episodes and show notes that accompany each of the days. Each of our 40 days together will look like the following:

• Scripture reading

We are excitedly praying for you and your 40 Days of Prayer Challenge. We can't wait to see you experience your faith growing!

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Episode 244 discusses Romans 8:1. As we READ, we can see that our sins are forgiven once and for all, and there is freedom in Jesus. There is no more death sentence for us who are believers in Christ Jesus. Thank you, God! Those who are in Christ Jesus no longer have to feel guilt and shame. **Burden lifted** thanks to God. This gift is available to you now!

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The path to becoming a Christian is simple, yet somehow we complicate it unnecessarily. Our Roman Road Mini Series helps you understand the decision you make when you decide to follow Jesus. We’ve created five episodes that walk you through scripture in the book of Romans that all point back to “road to salvation.”

The phrase “Roman Road” is just a catchy way of saying “a group of verses from the book of Romans that show you a simplified path to salvation” in the Christian faith. The Roman Road mini series is episodes 240-244 of the Witty & Gritty Podcast.

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Episode 243 discusses Romans 10:9. As we READ, we see that there is an element of salvation that says we need to openly declare our faith. Becoming a Christian is personal, but it's not private. Yes, a heart change happens, and telling others about this decision can be intimidating. God will give you a holy confidence to speak His name.

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The path to becoming a Christian is simple, yet somehow we complicate it unnecessarily. Our Roman Road Mini Series helps you understand the decision you make when you decide to follow Jesus. We've created five episodes that walk you through scripture in the book of Romans that all point back to "road to salvation."

The phrase "Roman Road" is just a catchy way of saying "a group of verses from the book of Romans that show you a simplified path to salvation" in the Christian faith. The Roman Road mini series is episodes 240-244 of the Witty & Gritty Podcast.

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Episode 242 discusses Romans 5:8. As we READ, we see that even though we sin against God, He still sent Jesus Christ to pay the price. Since Jesus died on the cross to save us from hell, we can accept this free gift, and spend eternity with Him. This is the ultimate act of love. No matter how much we mess up, God would make the same sacrifice again and again. How mind blowing is that?!

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The path to becoming a Christian is simple, yet somehow we complicate it unnecessarily. Our Roman Road Mini Series helps you understand the decision you make when you decide to follow Jesus. We've created five episodes that walk you through scripture in the book of Romans that all point back to "road to salvation."

The phrase "Roman Road" is just a catchy way of saying "a group of verses from the book of Romans that show you a simplified path to salvation" in the Christian faith. The Roman Road mini series is episodes 240-244 of the Witty & Gritty Podcast

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Episode 241 discusses Romans 6:23. As we READ, we can see that this verse reiterates Romans 3:23. Since there cannot be sin in Heaven, we are, by default, bound to eternity without God unless the price is paid. Thank you, God, for the free gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ! As Christians, we know that we'll get to be with God forever because Jesus is the one who paid the price for our sins.

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The path to becoming a Christian is simple, yet somehow we complicate it unnecessarily. Our Roman Road Mini Series helps you understand the decision you make when you decide to follow Jesus. We've created five episodes that walk you through scripture in the book of Romans that all point back to "road to salvation."

The phrase "Roman Road" is just a catchy way of saying "a group of verses from the book of Romans that show you a simplified path to salvation" in the Christian faith. The Roman Road mini series is episodes 240-244 of the Witty & Gritty Podcast.

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Episode 240 discusses Romans 3:23 and how we all fall short of God's standards. As we use our Read Pray Talk Tell method, we can see that no matter what we do, we still aren't worthy of eternity in Heaven. When we reflect through our lives, it's safe to say that we can all admit that we mess up.

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The path to becoming a Christian is simple, yet somehow we complicate it unnecessarily. Our Roman Road Mini Series helps you understand the decision you make when you decide to follow Jesus. We've created five episodes that walk you through scripture in the book of Romans that all point back to "road to salvation."

The phrase "Roman Road" is just a catchy way of saying "a group of verses from the book of Romans that show you a simplified path to salvation" in the Christian faith. The Roman Road mini series is episodes 240-244 of the Witty & Gritty Podcast.

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Episode 239 focuses on the love of Jesus featuring John 3:16. As we READ: We can truly feel the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. His gift to us all year round is the opportunity to have eternal life with Him. His loving sacrifice for us surpasses the pain of the crucifixion and any sin we may do. Death is defeated!

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• What is Advent? (episode 130)