The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian

Week 10: Chapter 9 — Lord, Instruct Me as I Seek You in Prayer

Read Chapter 9 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Matthew 7:7-8; 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

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In this chapter Omartian moves from the what of prayer to the how — practical instruction for cultivating a consistent, living, two-way prayer life.

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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?

2.She recommends a regular, set time for prayer. Do you have one? What has helped you protect it, or what keeps derailing it?

3.Omartian addresses the experience of praying without sensing God's presence and encourages persistence. How do you distinguish between a season of testing your faith and a sign that something is wrong spiritually?

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