The Power of a Praying Husband Prayer and Study Guide

by Stormie Omartian

Book Overview

Stormie Omartian's mega bestselling The Power of a Praying? series (more than 8.2 million copies sold) is re-released with fresh new cover designs to reach a still-growing market of readers eager to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736908501
• ISBN13: 9780736908504
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

An excellent and helpful work

I am so impressed with this author. A friend of mine some time ago gave my wife and I "The Power of a Praying Wife" and "The Power of a Praying Husband." When I first read the book I couldn't get through it. As a Catholic Christian I thought that spending a chapter on submission was ridiculous, outdated, and downright fundamentalist. I nearly threw the book away, but instead shoved it into my bookshelf, assuming it to be yet another book by an undereducated fundamentalist someone decided to burden me with.However, my wife and I were arguing about something about six months later, and I thought to myself "stop yelling and get quiet... I can't hear God when I'm loud." I apologized and went to my study, and there on the book shelf was "The Power of a Praying Husband." Aright I thought, prayer is ALWAYS the best answer, lets pray,I began doing a chapter a day. I say "doing" because at the end of each chapter there are prayers, and I prayed them seriously. I also began "doing." I realize many readers of this review will probably think I am going to hell for this, but I believe that faith without works is dead, so I began acting on the implications of what is in the book. I took control of our finances so my wife wouldn't have to worry about paying the bills. She has so much to do already. I started picking up around the house to help her. I started to do so much MORE than I used to. I realized something through the process. I was not an enlightened person in a modern marriage. I was lazy! I began to feel better about myself and more empowered, especially in that I was in charge of the finances and paying the bills etc. My wife became less burdened and much more happy. Our sex life improved and I received a greater sense of purpose in my manhood. Our lives have become happier.This is not an academic book. I spend most of my reading time on serious theology, scripture, and on the history of the early church. I had to get "un-snoby" and read with the simple eyes of a man seeking to be a better and Christian husband. Praise God I did. This book was literally life changing. My wife and I keep our copies of our respective editions by the bed. Really folks, BOTH you and your spouse need to read BOTH editions before judging whether or not this author has an appropriate and Christian agenda. We reread and redo the chapters pretty regularly and our marriage is more rewarding than ever before. I recommend this book wholeheartedly. If found that when I let go of my arrogance and prayed with the book, my life improved.Thanks stormie!

WONDERFUL!!

This book is wonderful, for men and women. I can't believe that someone would think it was "terrible" and full of "stereotypes." Men and women are different. This book doesn't try to change either of us, but rather helps us understand our differences. It focuses on the biblical reasons we are different and what are roles are in marriage, as designed by God. It teaches how to lift up your partner in prayer, as well as yourself. I already had "The Power of a Praying Wife," which saved my marriage a year ago. I bought this book at a bookstore two days ago, then called today and reserved four more copies for friends and family. You won't be disappointed!

A therapist's view

I have been a marital therapist for more than 30 years. This book gave me insights into and a pathway toward greater growth in my own marriage. I recommend it to every man [or woman] who seeks the Holy Spirit and the fruits of the spirit in their marriage.

Couldnt put it down

I was going through a very trying time in my marriage and was led to this book, I found out that I do have power and can help my wife cope with the emotions, fears and insecurities in her life, Before I would shy away from her when I did not know what to say or do, I thank GOD for this book. If you are a man needing the tools to be a good husband this book is for you.