The Prayer That Changes Everything
by
Stormie Omartian
When Stormie Omartian writes on the power of prayer, she writes of a power she is intimately acquainted with. As God redeemed her life of overwhelming pain, He filled her heart with an inexpressible joy that she never could have imagined. In The Prayer That Changes Everything, she reveals the hidden ingredient to an abundant prayer life – the power of praising God.
Omartian says, “If prayer is communicating with God, then the purest form of prayer is worship and praise. That’s because it focuses our minds and hearts entirely away from ourselves and onto Him. Our worship and praise communicates pure love, devotion, reverence, and thankfulness to the Lord. It exalts Him for who He is. It communicates our longing for Him. It draws us close to Him.”
And when we worship God, we are the closest to Him we can possibly be. That’s because praise welcomes His presence in our midst. In His presence is where we will find our greatest blessing. #Quote @StormieOmartian #TheHeartoftheAuthor… Click To Tweet
Part I – WHY
The first half of the book focuses on who God is and why we need to know Him better. Each chapter explains a reason to praise God, such as:
- He is my Creator
- He is my Heavenly Father
- He loves me
- He laid down His life for me
- He has forgiven me
… and many more.
Part II – WHEN
The second half of the book points out certain times when praising God is crucial even when we don’t feel like it, such as:
- When I am troubled by negative thoughts and emotions
- When I have anxiety, fear, and discouragement
- When I become sick, weak, or injured
- When I struggle with doubt
- When I don’t see answers to my prayers
… and many more.
Each chapter includes stories, scripture, and study questions to guide you in your own prayer life and to put what you learn into practice.
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