The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian
Week 7: Chapter 6 — Lord, Show Me How to Take Control of My Mind
Read Chapter 6 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 10:5; Romans 12:2.
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The battlefield of the mind is where so much of a woman's spiritual life is won or lost — and Omartian provides honest, practical guidance for bringing every thought captive to Christ.
Discussion Questions
6 questions1.Omartian describes the mind as a battleground where lies, fears, and negative thought patterns compete with God's truth. What recurring thoughts do you find hardest to take captive?
2.She distinguishes between a thought that enters your mind (which you cannot always control) and choosing to dwell on it (which you can). How does that distinction help you respond to unwanted thoughts without shame?
3.Omartian advocates for renewing the mind through Scripture. What specific promises or truths from the Bible have you found most effective at interrupting destructive thought patterns?