The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian
Week 23: Chapter 22 — Lord, Fill Me with Your Joy and Peace
Read Chapter 22 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Romans 15:13; Nehemiah 8:10.
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Joy and peace are not personality traits or favorable circumstances — they are gifts of the Holy Spirit that can be received even in the hardest seasons.
Discussion Questions
6 questions1.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?
2.She acknowledges that joy can be eroded by grief, exhaustion, disappointment, and prolonged difficulty — and does not shame women for feeling joyless. What has most eroded your joy in this season?
3.Omartian talks about joy as something we can actively pursue through prayer, praise, and time in God's Word. Which of those practices has most reliably renewed your joy in the past?