The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian
Week 30: Chapter 29 — Lord, Free Me from Negative Emotions
Read Chapter 29 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Psalm 34:18; Philippians 4:11.
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Emotions are not the enemy, but they can become a prison — Omartian offers a compassionate and practical guide for praying through the emotional landscape of a woman's life.
Discussion Questions
6 questions1.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?
2.She is careful not to dismiss difficult emotions as sinful or faithless — but she does distinguish between feeling an emotion and being ruled by it. Where have you allowed an emotion to rule your decisions?
3.Omartian talks about the danger of stuffing emotions — pretending you are fine when you are not. How does she encourage a healthier pattern, and which part of that is hardest for you?