That woman owned little but possessed much. That dear woman, a descendant of a mixed race, possessed something far richer than any material thing this world could offer her. She inherited a legacy given to her by a long line of praying men and women. She met God in the piney woods of central Louisiana, and millions of people in the darkest parts of the world have felt the impact of her prayers. She left a legacy - a prayer legacy.
In the following pages, you will read this intriguing story of how God raised up a humble, praying woman in the middle of a mystery people called "Redbones" and used her to affect history and nations that she never imagined. You will discover that prayer is the place where the sovereignty of God and the will of man intersect. You will learn how you can leave a legacy with your children and grandchildren - a legacy of prayer. You will read about the great heroes of the faith - people in the Bible and people throughout history who have prayed and then watched God do extraordinary things. You will see they were common, ordinary men and women who simply learned to wait upon God.
You will discover you were left a legacy and you too can leave one - a prayer legacy. You will learn principles that will enable you to pray effectively for your children, grandchildren, and even your larger family. You will understand spiritual strongholds and learn how God removes them from your life. You will taste of forgiveness and find the blessing that rests on the sorrows of your family life.
For most people present at the conference, it was a moving moment. For me, it was somewhat different - a revelation. The auditorium at the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove in Asheville, North Carolina was filled to capacity with pastors and church leaders who had a passion to see spiritual awakening. I had spoken the previous day, and a great sense of brokenness engulfed the meeting. Yet I was unprepared for what transpired after Jim Cymbala, pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York City, spoke.