I am reading a new book right now. The Power of a Praying Wife, by Stormie Omartian, is about how praying for your husband can change the way you see him and increase your love for him. I am not very far into the book yet, but I have already seen a big difference. I am not on the verge of divorce or anything near that, but there is a lot of truth in what she is saying.
The last couple of days I’ve seen myself do things I wouldn’t normally do because I feel closer to Chris through praying for him. I’ve been more loving to him and I even folded the laundry today (unfortunately, that is a rare occurrence). I would suggest that any wife read this book, but especially if you are going through some rough times. I plan on passing my copy onto others so that they can benefit from it too.
Stormie Omartian has many books that begin “the power of a praying”. My hubby has The Power of a Praying Husband. I don’t think he has ever read it and with his masters program keeping him busy, he probably won’t anytime soon. But that’s okay. I am going to be praying for him because I want to and not because I want him to pray for me. He probably already prays for me more than I pray for him. Really, the point of it for me is to become a better wife to him. I am sorely lacking in the wife department most of the time. I want to improve and I prayer always helps improve me.
19/11/2007 at 8:12 pm Permalink
very good book! I read it years ago..but still put lots from it into practice. Happy reading
19/11/2007 at 9:23 pm Permalink
So that’s why you folded the laundry! I was wondering what made you so super cool today! I do pray for you lots, and when I do I feel closer to you. Funny how that works?
19/11/2007 at 9:32 pm Permalink
20/11/2007 at 5:25 pm Permalink
Found you by your greeting to me on joining revgals. And am I glad I found both you and your husband’s blogs.
Praying for your spouse is the best thing you can do. A friend wisely told me years ago, when she complaining to her mother about her husband and how he wouldn’t become a Christian no matter how much she bugged him about it, her mother responded, “why would he want to become a nag?” Point taken.
Prayer is about the changes that can take place within ourselves if we turn it over to the Lord…as you have discovered. Looking forward to reading more of your musings.
21/11/2007 at 2:15 pm Permalink
I read that book awhile ago. Ummm…..yeah, I didn’t have a husband back then and I still don’t have one. Too funny!
05/06/2009 at 10:19 pm Permalink
Very cool to see this old post regarding this book! I’m currently reading through (for the second time) this book with a large group of women online – Facebook and through blogville. It is a very powerful book & helpful… agreeing: highly recommend other’s to read!