Carrying around weights can be emotionally, spiritually, and physically challenging! This book shares how we can "lay aside every weight" to gain strength, not only to run this race, but to stay in the race and finish well! Whether you have just now been introduced to the power of prayer or you are a seasoned prayer warrior, this book will help you target "weights" as you learn to pray about specific matters in your life that can so "easily beset you" and tend to keep you out of the race. These examples of prayers and scripture reflections are shared in hopes of you being inspired and encouraged as you stand on the promises of God! This material has been used in conferences, workshops and retreats.