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Oct 2024
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Unlocking the Power of Prayer in Busines...

Tim Winders - Coach for Leaders in Business & Ministry
About this episode

Ever wondered how prayer can transform your business? In today's episode of **Seek Go Create**, host Tim Winders sits down with Amy Lykosh, Executive Director of Workplace Prayer, to explore the powerful intersection between faith and entrepreneurship. Join us as Amy reveals her unique journey of integrating prayer into the corporate world, shares riveting success stories, and discusses the potential of prayer as a spiritual gift. If you're intrigued by the idea of spiritual ROI and divine guidance in business, this conversation is a must-listen!

"Prayer isn't just a personal practice; it's a powerful tool for transforming businesses." - Amy Lykosh

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About Our Guest:

Amy Lykosh is the Executive Director of Workplace Prayer, a pioneering initiative that brings the transformative power of prayer into business contexts. With a background deeply rooted in her family's 30-year mission work and homeschool curriculum development, Amy has seamlessly integrated prayer into her leadership and entrepreneurial efforts. Her journey from seeking effective prayer techniques to hiring renowned prayer consultant Bob Perry underscores her dedication to spiritual guidance in the workplace. Beyond her professional role, Amy is also committed to homeschooling her five children and practicing homeopathy, reflecting her holistic approach to life and work. Her unique blend of spiritual fervor and entrepreneurial spirit makes her a compelling advocate for workplace prayer.

Reasons to Listen:

1. **Unlock the Power of Prayer in Business**: Discover the transformative potential of integrating prayer into your business strategy as shared by Amy Lykosh, Executive Director of Workplace Prayer.

2. **Real Client Success Stories**: Hear intriguing stories of clients experiencing remarkable, tangible results from workplace prayer, including miraculous recoveries and unexpected financial savings.

3. **Unique Entrepreneurial Insights**: Gain fresh perspectives on redefining success, overcoming challenges, and valuing entrepreneurial innovation, all through the lens of faith and prayer.

Episode Resources & Action Steps:

### Resources Mentioned:

1. **Workplace Prayer Website:**

- This is the website for the Workplace Prayer movement, offering further information on business-focused prayer support.

2. **21-Day Prayer Resource:**

- A 21-day prayer resource designed to help individuals refresh their prayer practices.

3. **Book Reference: "Prayer Shield" by C. Peter Wagner:**

- Amy references this book to explain prayer as a spiritual gift and its significance within the church community.

### Action Steps:

1. **Integrate Prayer into Business Activities:**

- Start integrating prayer into daily business operations. List specific business challenges and pray specifically for guidance and solutions.

2. **Participate in Corporate Prayer Calls:**

- Join the Workplace Prayer corporate prayer calls held twice a week to engage in and benefit from collective prayer efforts.

3. **Engage with Prayer Resources:**

- Utilize the 21-day prayer resource available HERE to enhance personal prayer practice and develop a habit of praying for business and workplace needs.

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Key Lessons:

1. **The Power of Prayer in Business**:

Amy Lykosh highlights the transformative impact of integrating prayer into business practices. She shares compelling stories of tangible business successes attributed to dedicated prayer, demonstrating that spiritual practices can play a significant role in professional environments.

2. **Persistence and Learning in Prayer**:

Amy's journey underscores the importance of perseverance when seeking effective prayer techniques. Her experience of hiring Bob Perry, who had a powerful prayer practice, showcases the value of learning from others and remaining persistent in the quest for spiritual growth.

3. **Redefining Success**:

Both Amy and Tim discuss the concept of success, emphasizing that it might not always align with worldly standards. Instead, success can be about obedience and following divine guidance rather than achieving immediate tangible results.

4. **Entrepreneurial Spirit and Innovation**:

Amy and Tim appreciate entrepreneurs for their drive to challenge the status quo and explore new directions. They recognize that this willingness to innovate and adapt is crucial, not just in business, but in spiritual practices and overall life approaches.

5. **Integration of Life Aspects**:

The episode explores the theme of integrating various aspects of life—business, prayer, homeschooling, and health (through homeopathy). Amy and Tim both advocate for a holistic approach where professional, spiritual, and personal lives are interconnected and mutually reinforcing.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to the Power of Prayer in Business

00:28 Meet Amy Lykosh: A Journey of Prayer and Leadership

01:49 The Impact of Prayer in the Workplace

04:04 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Prayer

06:20 Exploring the Disconnect Between Business and Prayer

12:16 Cultural Perspectives on Prayer and Business

17:13 The Call to Start a Farm: A Journey of Faith

21:19 Redefining Success Through Faith and Prayer

26:11 Navigating Babylonian Culture with Kingdom Principles

30:24 Survey on Prayer Habits

30:40 The Gift of Prayer

32:52 Personal Prayer Journey

33:42 Monastic Life and Prayer

34:51 Early Spiritual Awareness

36:17 Understanding Intercession

39:14 Workplace Prayer Origins

45:59 Ethics of Paid Prayer

53:09 Practical Engagements and ROI

59:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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