40 Days of Prayer

About the Book

40 Days is a response to my friend, Andre’s question about, “Who is your God?” This book will respond to that question by teaching as Jesus did, in key themes. There are four major themes that will lead the readers’ heart and mind to a meaningful prayer life via The Lord’s Prayer, understanding the steps to salvation through the Romans Road Route, walking closer to God and calling him friend through fasting and prayer, and by reading the Biblical prayers of great prophets and kings who modeled how to communicate to God through their prayers and lifestyle. In the words of my first professor, Dr. Gordon Borror, Professor of Worship at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, “Life for a believer in Christ is Worship/Service-the glory of God is always the issue and prayer is an essential part of worship, as is time in the Word and our continuing Song!” Why 40 days? It takes that long to establish a spiritual discipline. Noah was 600 years old when he had to endure 40 days and nights of rain to bring about a positive change, and then we got the rainbow (GE 7,8,9.1-17). Moses was on Mount Sinai for 40 days and nights, neither eating nor drinking, but writing down the words of God and in return received God’s radiance on his face and the 10 Commandments (EX 34.27-29). Goliath, a giant Philistine, shouted threats of death against the army of Israel for 40 days and nights, then David, a young Israelian shepherd boy, killed him with a stone and a sling-shot. David was promoted to live in the king’s palace and fight in his army ( I SA 17.8-58). Jesus was led into the desert by the Holy Spirit for 40 days to be tested and tempted by the devil, neither eating nor drinking, and then he was hungry (LK 4.1-13). Jesus was resurrected and returned for 40 days and spoke about the kingdom of God to his disciples. Jesus ascended to heaven and baptized his disciples and church with the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1.1-5). After 40 days of seeking God’s face you will come to know the joy of being in his presence.

About the Author

Jacqueline Williams-Hayes is a recent graduate of Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated in May 2008 with a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling and a Masters of Arts in Christian Education. Jacqueline has been married for twenty years to the love of her life named Howard. Together, they created three daughters, Taylor, Camryn and Schuyler. Prior to meeting her husband, Jacqueline graduated from Purdue University of West Lafayette, Indiana, with a Bachelors of Art in Telecommunications or Radio and Television. Her dream is to marry all of her degrees by broadcasting educational moments for educational counseling to populations who resist seeking out help via counseling sessions. Jacqueline is currently studying to receive Licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her next book will be for children and the theme will be about faith and responsibility. She plans to have it completed within the next two years.