The Power of a Praying Wife

1.It may seem surprising that a book about praying for your husband opens with a chapter about *being* his wife. Why do you think Stormie starts here? What would be lost if she had jumped straight to praying for his spiritual walk or his work?

1.Stormie observes that a man's work is not just a job — it is often central to how he understands himself and his worth. Have you seen this to be true in your husband? How does that understanding change the way you respond when he is struggling professionally?

1.Stormie distinguishes between a wife worrying about finances and a wife praying about finances. What is the practical difference between those two responses? Which one do you find yourself defaulting to?

1.Stormie tackles a topic many Christian women avoid discussing openly. What did you find helpful, surprising, or challenging about her approach to this subject? Did she say anything that you needed to hear?

1.Stormie distinguishes between sexuality (Chapter 4) and affection — the everyday tenderness, attentiveness, and emotional warmth that a wife needs to feel loved. Why is it important to treat these as separate, related but distinct needs?

1.Stormie argues that a wife who prays for her husband's temptations is engaging in genuine spiritual warfare on his behalf. How does that reframe the way you think about your role in your husband's spiritual life?

1.Stormie opens this chapter by observing that so many of a man's struggles — temptation, discouragement, pride, fear — begin with what he allows his mind to dwell on. Why is the mind such a critical target for prayer?

1.Stormie observes that fear is one of the most significant but least-discussed struggles in a man's life — often hidden beneath anger, workaholism, control, or withdrawal. Have you ever recognized fear underneath your husband's behavior? How did that recognition change your response to him?

1.Stormie argues that a man without a clear sense of purpose is adrift in ways that affect not only him but his marriage and family. Have you seen a connection between your husband's sense of purpose and his emotional health, engagement at home, or confidence? Describe it.

1.Stormie observes that many of the biggest crises in a marriage trace back to one bad decision made at a critical moment. Can you think of a time — in your own life or in a marriage you've observed — when a single choice had long-lasting consequences? What does that tell you about the stakes of praying for wisdom?

1.Looking back over all ten chapters (plus the introduction), which topic felt most personally significant to you — his work, his fears, his purpose, his temptations, or another? What made that chapter land so deeply?