Week 1 — FreeRead the Introduction of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7.
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1.Omartian opens by sharing her own background of brokenness and how prayer became her turning point. What drew you to this book, and what are you hoping to gain from it?
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Stormie Omartian's The Power of a Praying Woman is a deeply personal and practical guide to prayer for women at every stage of life. Drawing from her own journey through pain, insecurity, and spiritual growth, Omartian argues that a woman's greatest power is not found in circumstances, relationships, or achievements, but in consistent, heartfelt communication with God. The book covers thirty chapters, each addressing a specific area of a woman's life — from her identity in Christ and her emotions to her relationships, purpose, and future — pairing personal illustrations with carefully selected Scripture and model prayers that invite the reader to pray with both honesty and faith.
This study guide is designed for either a small group or individual use over thirty-two weeks (including an introduction week and a final review week). Each week, read the assigned chapter before your group meeting or personal study time. Then work through the discussion questions, pausing to journal your honest responses before sharing with others. Each week closes with a prayer drawn from the chapter's themes — you are encouraged to read it aloud and make it your own. Don't rush. The goal is not to finish the book but to let the book's themes sink deeply into your life.
By the end of this guide, you will have prayed honestly over every major area of your life, identified patterns of fear, control, and self-sufficiency that crowd out prayer, and developed the habit of bringing your deepest longings — not just your pressing needs — before God. Omartian's warmth and transparency make this an ideal study for women who feel their prayer life is dry, dutiful, or disconnected. Come expecting not just information, but transformation.
Read the Introduction of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7.
Before diving into the chapters, Omartian invites us to consider why prayer is not simply a spiritual discipline but a lifeline — and what stands in the way of us praying with confidence.
1.Omartian opens by sharing her own background of brokenness and how prayer became her turning point. What drew you to this book, and what are you hoping to gain from it?
2.She describes prayer as talking to God about everything — not just crises. What do you typically bring to God in prayer, and what do you tend to leave out?
3.Omartian suggests that many women feel their prayers are inadequate or go unheard. Do you relate to that feeling? What do you think fuels it?
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Read Chapter 1 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: James 4:8; Jeremiah 29:13.
1.Omartian opens by saying that our greatest need is not answered prayer but closeness with God Himself. Do you agree? How does that reorder your expectations of prayer?
Read Chapter 2 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Psalm 51:10; 1 John 1:9.
1.Omartian says that unconfessed sin creates a barrier between us and God that affects our prayer life. Have you ever noticed that connection — a spiritual flatness that turned out to have a moral cause?
Read Chapter 3 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Matthew 6:14-15; Ephesians 4:31-32.
1.Omartian describes unforgiveness as a prison that we think holds someone else but actually holds us. Has there been a time when releasing forgiveness felt like releasing yourself?
Read Chapter 4 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: John 14:15; Deuteronomy 28:1-2.
1.Omartian frames obedience not as rule-following but as trust — believing that God's ways lead to life. How does that framing shift the way you think about the commands of Scripture?
Read Chapter 5 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 Peter 5:8.
1.Omartian says that many women do not recognize spiritual warfare when it is happening — they assume their struggles are merely emotional or relational. Does that resonate with your experience?
Read Chapter 6 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 10:5; Romans 12:2.
1.Omartian describes the mind as a battleground where lies, fears, and negative thought patterns compete with God's truth. What recurring thoughts do you find hardest to take captive?
Read Chapter 7 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6; Luke 9:23.
1.Omartian invites readers to examine which areas of life they have genuinely surrendered to God and which they are still managing themselves. What comes to mind when you take that honest inventory?
Read Chapter 8 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
1.Omartian argues that we cannot pray with power if we do not know what God has said. How does your current engagement with Scripture affect the quality and boldness of your prayer?
Read Chapter 9 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Matthew 7:7-8; 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
1.Omartian talks about prayer as both speaking to God and listening for God. How developed is the listening side of your prayer life compared to the speaking side?
Read Chapter 10 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: John 4:23-24; Psalm 95:6.
1.Omartian says that worship shifts our focus from our problems to God's greatness — and that shift changes everything. Have you experienced that reorientation through worship? What were the circumstances?
Read Chapter 11 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Colossians 3:23-24; Proverbs 16:3.
1.Omartian encourages women to bring their daily work before God in prayer — to ask for His blessing, direction, and presence in it. How regularly do you pray about your specific daily work?
Read Chapter 12 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: John 15:5; Psalm 1:3.
1.Omartian uses the image of being planted — roots going deep before fruit appears. Are you in a season of visible fruitfulness or quiet, underground growth? How do you feel about that season?
Read Chapter 13 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4; 1 Peter 1:15-16.
1.Omartian says that holiness is not about perfection but about direction — consistently moving toward God's standard with His help. How does that description relieve or challenge you?
Read Chapter 14 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11; Ephesians 2:10.
1.Omartian begins with the assurance that God has a specific purpose for every woman — not just a general calling to be a Christian. How settled are you in your own sense of God's particular calling for your life?
Read Chapter 15 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Proverbs 12:26; 1 Corinthians 15:33.
1.Omartian says that we need to pray for God to bring the right people into our lives and remove those who lead us away from Him. How willing are you to pray that specific prayer?
Read Chapter 16 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Psalm 91; 2 Thessalonians 3:3.
1.Omartian draws heavily on Psalm 91 as a prayer of protection. Which verses or images from that psalm speak most powerfully to something you currently fear?
Read Chapter 17 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: James 1:5; Proverbs 3:5-6.
1.Omartian identifies wisdom as something we must actively ask for — not something we accumulate automatically with age or experience. How often do you specifically ask God for wisdom before making decisions?
Read Chapter 19 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Matthew 5:16; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.
1.Omartian says that one of the purposes of our own trials and healing is so that we can comfort others with the same comfort we have received (2 Corinthians 1:4). Can you trace that pattern in your own story?
Read Chapter 20 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Acts 1:8; Romans 1:16.
1.Omartian addresses the fear of sharing faith — of saying the wrong thing, being rejected, or damaging a relationship. Which of those fears is most real for you?
Read Chapter 22 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Romans 15:13; Nehemiah 8:10.
1.Omartian distinguishes between happiness (dependent on circumstances) and joy (rooted in God's presence and promises). How would you honestly describe your baseline joy level right now?
Read Chapter 23 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Romans 5:3-4; James 1:3-4.
1.Omartian is candid that patience is often produced through the very trials we are praying to escape. How do you feel about that truth? Does it help or frustrate you?
Read Chapter 24 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 10:13; Matthew 6:13.
1.Omartian observes that women often do not fall into sin all at once — it is a gradual drift. Can you trace a time when compromise came in small increments before a bigger fall?
Read Chapter 25 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10-11; Genesis 2:18.
1.Omartian addresses both single women longing for marriage and married women seeking to strengthen their marriages. Which of those situations speaks most directly to where you are right now?
Read Chapter 26 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Ephesians 5:22-33; 1 Peter 3:1-2.
1.Omartian says that praying for your husband is more powerful than trying to change him through conversation or pressure. Do you believe that? What experience shapes your answer?
Read Chapter 27 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Proverbs 22:6; Psalm 127:3.
1.Omartian talks about the weight of responsibility a mother carries for her children's wellbeing and formation. Where do you feel that weight most acutely right now?
Read Chapter 28 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Jeremiah 30:17.
1.Omartian talks about praying for healing from illness but also for wisdom and discipline in maintaining health. Which of those prayers is more natural for you to pray?
Read Chapter 29 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Psalm 34:18; Philippians 4:11.
1.Omartian names emotions like anxiety, depression, rejection, loneliness, and resentment as things that can be brought to God in prayer. Which of those do you most need to bring to Him right now?
Read Chapter 30 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Psalm 23.
1.Omartian ends the book with suffering — not prosperity — as the final chapter. What does that choice communicate about her understanding of the Christian life?
Review your journal notes, underlined passages, and prayers from throughout The Power of a Praying Woman.
1.Which chapter of The Power of a Praying Woman addressed the area of your life that most needed attention? What did you discover there that surprised you?
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