The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian
Week 18: Chapter 17 — Lord, Give Me Wisdom to Make Right Choices
Read Chapter 17 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: James 1:5; Proverbs 3:5-6.
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Every woman faces decisions — large and small — that require more wisdom than she possesses on her own, and Omartian shows how prayer is the direct path to getting it.
Discussion Questions
6 questions1.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?
2.She talks about the discomfort of not knowing what to do and the temptation to move forward without praying — just to relieve the uncertainty. Can you recall a decision you made that way? What happened?
3.James 1:5 promises wisdom generously to those who ask. What conditions does James attach to that promise, and are those conditions met in how you typically approach God?