The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian
Week 6: Chapter 5 — His Affection
Read Chapter 5 of The Power of a Praying Wife. Key passages: Romans 12:10; 1 John 4:19.
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Every wife longs to feel cherished and pursued — and every wife can pray that God would cultivate that kind of affection in her husband's heart.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.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?
2.Many husbands show love through acts of service or providing materially but struggle to express verbal or physical affection. Does this resonate with your experience? How has the gap between how your husband shows love and how you receive love affected your marriage?
3.Stormie is honest that she wanted Michael to be more affectionate and didn't know how to ask for it — so she prayed. What struck you about that approach? Is prayer your first instinct when you feel emotionally unmet, or do you go there only after other attempts have failed?