The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian
Week 29: Chapter 28 — Lord, Heal My Body and Help Me Care for It
Read Chapter 28 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Jeremiah 30:17.
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Omartian addresses physical health as a spiritual matter — our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and caring for them and praying over them is an act of stewardship.
Discussion Questions
6 questions1.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?
2.She addresses the shame some women carry about their bodies — whether from illness, weight, aging, or trauma. How does God's view of your body as a temple and a gift reframe that shame?
3.Omartian is honest that God does not always heal in the way or timing we ask. How do you pray for healing with faith while holding the outcome with open hands?