Answered Prayer Press

About the Answered Prayer Series:

Christian Devotionals of Hope and Faith

A Journey of Faith, Hope, and God’s Perfect Timing

The Answered Prayer Series is more than a collection of devotionals; it is a living testament to God’s faithfulness and the enduring power of prayer.

The Legacy

Born from the heartfelt prayers of my late wife, Karen Marie Lopez-Martin, this work carries forward her legacy of trusting God’s timing and finding His comfort in every season of life.

Our journey taught us that faith grows strongest in waiting and that God’s presence is nearest when our hearts are still.

The Purpose

Each devotional in the series is written to walk beside you in your own journey, whether you are:

waiting for direction,
grieving a loss,
seeking peace in uncertainty or,
simply longing to draw closer to God.

Through Scripture, reflection, and heartfelt encouragement, these pages invite you to experience His presence and rest in His promises.

The Prayer

It is my prayer that as you read, you will come to know what Karen and I both discovered that God hears, He remembers, and He answers in ways far greater than we can imagine.

The Answered Prayer Series

M. Cecil Martin is a living testament to the power of prayer and the faithfulness of God’s timing.

After decades in ministry and a lifetime of walking alongside others through seasons of waiting, loss, and hope, Cecil felt called to create a space where faith could flourish even in the quiet where waiting hearts could find comfort, direction, and renewal.

Through The Answered Prayer Series, he shares devotionals rooted in Scripture and life experience, guiding readers toward a deeper trust in God’s perfect timing.

ABOUT

The Answered Prayer Series exists to remind women and men alike that God’s promises are never delayed; they are perfectly timed.
Each devotional is written to bring peace to the restless, strength to the weary, and hope to those who are still waiting for an answer.

It is a sacred invitation to draw near to the heart of God, rest in His promises, and discover the beauty of becoming who you were meant to be.

OUR MISSION

M. Cecil Martin is, in many ways, the answered prayer of his late wife, Karen Marie Lopez-Martin, whose steadfast faith and decades of intercession became the foundation of their twenty-five-year marriage, a legacy built on grace, devotion, and divine purpose.

After Karen’s passing, God brought healing and a new beginning through Cecil’s marriage to Boni, a chapter that continues to reveal His mercy and redemptive love. Together, they carry forward the legacy of hope that began with Karen’s prayers, a living reminder that God’s promises are never forgotten and that His answers often unfold in ways we could never imagine.

Through The Answered Prayer Series, Cecil writes to honor that legacy and to encourage others who find themselves in seasons of waiting. His devotionals and teachings point to the steadfast love of God, offering comfort to the brokenhearted, faith to the weary, and assurance that no prayer goes unheard.

Cecil and Boni make their home on their family farm, where faith, prayer, and community shape each day. Their shared mission is to help others recognize God’s hand in every chapter of their story, whether through waiting, healing, or the quiet miracle of an answered prayer.

The Story Behind the Series

The Continuing Legacy

What began as the prayers of a devoted wife has become a growing ministry of encouragement, a testament to the truth that God hears, remembers, and answers in His perfect time.
The Answered Prayer Series continues that mission, inviting readers to walk by faith, trust in His timing, and see that even in waiting, God is working.