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The Power of a Praying Wife
Stormie Omartian is the bestselling author of The Power of a Praying Wife (more than 1 million copies in print ), The Power of a Praying Parent, The Power of a Praying Husband, Stormie, and Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On. Stormie and her jusband, Michael, have been married for more that 28 years and have three grown children, Christopher, Amanda, and John David.
Paperback, 203 pages
Published
July 1st 1997
by Harvest House Publishers
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This book is exactly the same setup as the power of a woman, and I am sure it's the same setup as power of a praying parent too. Good thing though the chapters are short so I don't have to try and keep my attention span for long. I just don't get this book. Talking about how if your husband is a stay at home Dad how men aren't wired to clean and you might still have to clean and it's our job to keep the house in order and make it a home, blahh, blahh blahh, I am sorry but my husband is a stay at...more
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This book is broken down into 30 one-day aspects of a man's life (i.e. his work, his relationships, his reputation). There are some thoughts from the author based on scripture, and a prayer at the end of each day's selection which comes directly from the Bible so that the reader is praying the scripture verses. It's very powerful stuff.
I found this to be a tremendously helpful tool in my marriage as I focus, not on myself, but on my husband and tha challenges he faces each day. (...more
I found this to be a tremendously helpful tool in my marriage as I focus, not on myself, but on my husband and tha challenges he faces each day. (...more
Probably the best book to help a marriage with God's blessing.
"Praying Wife" was different to what I was expecting and at first I found it hard to relate to the topics as they didn't seem relevant to where my husband is in his journey with Christ. However, I realised that I could just use the topics as a starting point for my prayers for my husband. The prayers were quite specific, so it was hard to find them personal for our situations/circumstances, but I would like to go through the headings again and write up my own prayers for my husband, ba...more
Just finished (re)reading this book this morning. I first got it the year after we got married, back when I thought my husband and our marriage was perfect. I read it cover to cover in a very short time period and thought it was great.
Then we moved to AZ, I was invited to a women's Bible Study that just happened to being to doing this book. It was life changing at that time, as things were a little rocky and this book gave me the hope and tools I needed to see me through that period of t...more
Then we moved to AZ, I was invited to a women's Bible Study that just happened to being to doing this book. It was life changing at that time, as things were a little rocky and this book gave me the hope and tools I needed to see me through that period of t...more
I think I may have found this book at Wal-Mart, which is good because that means it can hit a wider base if people than if it were just sold at B&N, for example. Anyway, Mrs. Omartian divides the book into 30 chapters, each with an aspect of a Christian man's life, from sexuality to faith to fatherhood. Actually, that is one of the best things about it, its holistic approach to protection through faith.
The Power of a Praying wife is a great guide for women who love God and love their h...more
The Power of a Praying wife is a great guide for women who love God and love their h...more
Good reading another book to help us understand prayer.
Stormie may have a living spouse from a creational covenant marriage, and therefore she should be called an Adulteress (Romans 7:3 KJV So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.)
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She used drugs and ...more
Stormie may have a living spouse from a creational covenant marriage, and therefore she should be called an Adulteress (Romans 7:3 KJV So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.)
Reference Christian Today Article
She used drugs and ...more
This was a REALLY good little audiobook. It was abridged (I realized about halfway through), but reading through the reviews, I'm glad I went that route. Most of the things people were complaining about, I didn't really run into, as the audio was abbreviated.
The book is broken down by topics based on specific things we can pray for our husbands about with regard to his life. I thought her points were sound in most cases, and supported well by Bible passages. I didn't agree with E...more
The book is broken down by topics based on specific things we can pray for our husbands about with regard to his life. I thought her points were sound in most cases, and supported well by Bible passages. I didn't agree with E...more
I received this book to read and review. I have read the book Power of a Praying Wife before and this is truly a great companion for that book! AWESOME Book!
I read this book years ago. Such a powerful book. I sent this book right away to my sister in Japan, who was a newly-wed wife at that time. Now I wish I still have the book with me so that I can read it again. Last year, something funny happened. My sister on the phone was raving about a book she read, and it was this book. Apparently, she did not read the book when I gave her years ago. Somehow she picked it up and read it this time, and could not stop praising the book and the wisdom in...more
I first read this one a few years ago, upon purchasing it. I had this buried with a few other forgotten about books, due to a recent move. I enjoyed it the first time I read it and I have referred back to it a few times in the past. It was really helpful. I liked that the author added lots of scriptures to go along with what she wrote about. I will be re-reading this one whenever I feel the need to. This is a great book for married women. I think it would also be a good read for women planning t...more
I've read and used this book as a hand book to my marriage (next to the Bible of course). Stormie really hits on the truth , and the truth you find out about yourself when you read this is life altering. Great book to read if you've ever thought to yourself or cried out in the night..."Somethings got to change"! I've grown soo much from using the prayers in this hidden "treasure" given to me by a friend who loved me enough to show me the light. It's about keeping your eyes o...more
This book and other Stormie Omartian books have been a huge influence in my life, in how I pray for my family.
No matter what state your marriage is in, this book is a real blessing. Stormie Omartian takes the reader through 30 days of prayer designed to both bless your husband and to invite God to work in you and through you, as a wife. Each prayer focuses on a different aspect of your husband's life (his work, his faithfulness, his parenting, etc.) so that no part of him goes unprayed for.
This book occupies a permanent spot in my bedside table. I periodically read (and pray) through it and...more
This book occupies a permanent spot in my bedside table. I periodically read (and pray) through it and...more
This book has helped me and a couple of other people I've recommended it to change how they view the "problems" in their marriage and to make things better. It's a been great help in knowing how and what to pray for. Sometimes it's as simple as praying for me to have a good attitude, other times praying for my husband's heart to soften. God is in control of all things, we just need to trust him. Highly recommend this book to anyone who may be struggling in their marriage. Stormie ...more
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As a wife and mom, often times I forget to take care of me. Stormie once again reminds us how "extremely important" it is "to pray for yourself as a wife." Many times we are so busy taking care of everyone elses' needs, we neglect our own. But, God, called us to love ourselves too. When I read Stormie's books, it reminds me that I'm not praying to change my husband, but rather to change myself first. As wives and mothers, we need to remember to pray for what God wants, for th...more
"The Power of a Praying Wife Devotional," is different than other devotionals that I use. It is set up in a way that allows us to focus on praying not only for our marriage, and husband, but also to to focus on praying for ourselves.I think often as wives,mothers and caretakers we often forget the importance of praying for ourselves, but Ms. Omartian gently reminds us that when we pray for ourselves it affects our spirit,soul and body as well as our marriage. The author actually devote...more
Do you aspire to be a wife with a powerful prayer life? The Power of a Praying Wife Devotional by Stormie Omartian teaches new ways to pray that contribute to a healthy and fulfilling marriage. The Power of a Praying Wife Devotional features 100 insightful devotions and related prayers that are easy-to-read and convenient for busy schedules. The devotions vary in topic, but one-third of them focus on praying for yourself, one-third focus on praying for your husband, and one-third focus on prayi...more
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I truly appreciate the concept of this book - having devotionals and prayers coming from the three perspectives of "I", "He", and "We" and all focused on a godly marriage. However, while there is truth in the pages, it is presented together with a very weak focus on the gospel and way too much focus on the act of prayer being the magic act needed for change. I believe there is power in prayer and I am not here to bash prayer in anyway, but I ...more
I truly appreciate the concept of this book - having devotionals and prayers coming from the three perspectives of "I", "He", and "We" and all focused on a godly marriage. However, while there is truth in the pages, it is presented together with a very weak focus on the gospel and way too much focus on the act of prayer being the magic act needed for change. I believe there is power in prayer and I am not here to bash prayer in anyway, but I ...more
Stormie Omartian never disappoints. This woman of God is inspiring and strong through specific, solid and extraordinary prayers. This isn't a book you quickly read through and put down. This is one of those books where you highlight, make notes in the margin and keep at your bedside for months, if not years. Her prayers evoke more from you by causing you to go deeper, think wiser and truly sit in a posture of prayer. The book will call forth your spirit to worship, praise and thank God for ...more
Even though I finished this book a couple months ago, I find myself going back to it to look up topics and Scriptures that it talked about. I increased my rating to five stars since it's content has stayed with me, and I continue to apply it to everyday life.
This book is a must read for every wife. I wish I had read it 11 years ago when I first got married. It really impressed upon me the importance of daily (and sometimes hourly) praying for my husband, and praying for him specifica...more
This book is a must read for every wife. I wish I had read it 11 years ago when I first got married. It really impressed upon me the importance of daily (and sometimes hourly) praying for my husband, and praying for him specifica...more
I don't feel it is said clearly enough that a woman can yearn for sex just as much as a man, if not more, in some cases. The author also states something that I argue against constantly, that if you (woman) don't "give it to" your man, then he will find it somewhere else. Sure, it does happen, not arguing that part. And not arguing that a man or a woman never make mistakes like that and then can't be really and truly sorry. But it is not a rule, it is something that may happen because ...more
For the first few chapters I was very impressed by this book, and I still think it's a brilliant idea, but I do think the author made some very troubling claims.
The first problem is that she assumes the husband is Christian too. Praying for your husband is even more important if he isn't saved, and Stormie Ormatian seemed to forget that aspect, which made me feel like I wasn't part of the target group.
The second thing I took issue with is in the chapter of praying for his...more
The first problem is that she assumes the husband is Christian too. Praying for your husband is even more important if he isn't saved, and Stormie Ormatian seemed to forget that aspect, which made me feel like I wasn't part of the target group.
The second thing I took issue with is in the chapter of praying for his...more
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I read this book 3 years ago as my husband and I toured Germany. I remember it bringing up lots of good conversations and the one thing that stands out especially is the first chapter. The whole "Lord change me." deal is VERY convicting and I often think of that prayer when I really upset about something that's going on in my marriage. Say my husband leaves his socks around and I totally get annoyed with it. Wouldn't it be great if I just didn't care, rather than thinking all the t...more
I avoided this book for years because I thought its approach would be too holier-than-thou -- that it wasn't for people like me, who often struggles with praying for my husband.
Fortunately, the author is very real, revealing various weaknesses and flaws in both herself and her husband, and then showing how prayer has changed them both (and their marriage). It's inspiring, and the suggested prayers (topics, applicable Bible passages, and scripted prayers) are helpful.
Fortunately, the author is very real, revealing various weaknesses and flaws in both herself and her husband, and then showing how prayer has changed them both (and their marriage). It's inspiring, and the suggested prayers (topics, applicable Bible passages, and scripted prayers) are helpful.
Learn how to cover your husband's life in prayer. I believe that this book could bring great healing to marriages that are having trouble, as well as strengthening those that are strong. As we pray for our spouse, our love grows, and God moves.
An excellent book based on God's Word and men's needs.
(You may even want to get a copy before you are married and pray for your future husband in some of these ways. It is really a powerful tool to teach effective prayer.)
An excellent book based on God's Word and men's needs.
(You may even want to get a copy before you are married and pray for your future husband in some of these ways. It is really a powerful tool to teach effective prayer.)
I was given an assignment by a couple in the church who was ministering to us. The assignment was to read this book a chapter a day every day until I finished it. WOW I prayed for my husband before but not in all the aspects this book touched on. My husband also read The power of a Praying Husband. I KNOW it has helped our marriage and this is a book I will keep and return to over the years. Thank you Stormie. I have since purchased the Power of A Praying Parent
I didn't always agree with the author’s perspective, pertaining to gender roles, but it was still a good read. Though the book was speaking to people who were already in a bad situation, I just looked at it as a "for future reference" situation. I'd recommend this book but only if I attached a statement saying "skip the patriarchy but take in the message".
Great book! I took a lot of notes. It really helps you to see every aspect of your husband's life that needs to be prayed over and the "power" behind the prayer. Stormie shares her personal testimonies of God answering her prayers for her husband. The only reason I didn't give this five stars was because it can get a little overwhelming with all the detailed prayers.
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Stormie Omartian has sold more than twelve million copies of her series of Christian-oriented books including The Power of a Praying Wife, The Power of a Praying Parent, The Power of a Praying Husband, The Power of a Praying Woman, and The Power of PrayingTogether.
In May 2002, The Power of a Praying Wife broke a 21-year industry record by claiming the number one spot on the CBA Marketp...more
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