The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian
Week 5: Chapter 4 — Lord, Teach Me to Walk in Obedience to Your Ways
Read Chapter 4 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: John 14:15; Deuteronomy 28:1-2.
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Omartian argues that obedience is not the opposite of grace but the natural fruit of love — and that walking in God's ways opens doors that disobedience quietly closes.
Discussion Questions
6 questions1.Omartian frames obedience not as rule-following but as trust — believing that God's ways lead to life. How does that framing shift the way you think about the commands of Scripture?
2.She describes areas of partial obedience — doing most of what God asks but holding something back. Can you identify an area where you are currently in partial obedience?
3.Omartian connects obedience with answered prayer, pointing to passages like John 15:7. Does the idea that disobedience can hinder prayer feel motivating, legalistic, or both to you?