The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian
Week 9: Chapter 8 — Lord, Take Me Deeper in Your Word
Read Chapter 8 of The Power of a Praying Woman. Key Scriptures: Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
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Omartian has said throughout that prayer and Scripture are inseparable — here she explores why a woman who neglects the Word will find her prayer life eventually running dry.
Discussion Questions
6 questions1.Omartian argues that we cannot pray with power if we do not know what God has said. How does your current engagement with Scripture affect the quality and boldness of your prayer?
2.She describes "praying the Scriptures" — using God's own words as the content of prayer. Have you tried this? What was the effect?
3.Omartian identifies common obstacles to consistent Bible reading: busyness, distraction, and the feeling that you don't understand what you're reading. Which resonates most with you?