Becoming a Woman of Prayer

By on December 1, 2008 in building the family, faith & womanhood

My constant prayer is that the Lord would make me a woman of prayer. If there is nothing else I can do to serve others and further the Great Commission, I can certainly be a prayer warrior around my home! I can saturate my home in prayer while I clean the dishes, make a meal, or changing a diaper. I can send forth prayers on behalf of our nation and the souls of the lost while running an errand.

As John Piper says, “A woman on her knees sways more in this nation than a thousand three piece suited Wall Street folks.”

I can be a faithful prayer warrior on behalf of my husband and children as my first and primary mission field. I can bless and do good to my husband (Proverbs 31:12a) by diligently laboring in prayer on his behalf. Satan desires to destroy husband, his character and his leadership in our relationship. Satan desires to steal away the hearts of our children(1 Peter 5:8-9), thus even greater motivation to be on the front lines, alert, equipped with the Word of God, praying His truth over our households.

Do you care to join me in becoming women of prayer?

Here are a few powerful prayer resources:

The Power of a Praying® Wife by Stormie Omartian – read my book review here. One of the most valuable resources for loving supporting and blessing my husband that I own!
31 Days of Praying for Your Husband – a free document compiled by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. Use the verses included to pray for him every day of the month.

31 Biblical Virtues to Pray for Your Children – a free document using Scripture to pray for your children every day of the month.

The Power of a Praying® Parent by Stormie Omartian

Pray for the Nation in the Midst of Tumultuous Times – another free prayer resource with Scripture to guide you in praying on behalf of our nation.

Further prayer tools and ideas from my home to yours can be found here: The Treasure of Prayer.

Any further prayer resources that you would like to add to the list?

About Lindsay

Lindsay Edmonds is first a lover of Jesus, wife, mother of four, homemaker, and writer. She loves inspiring women around the world toward simple, natural, and intentional living for the glory of God.
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17 Responses to Becoming a Woman of Prayer

  1. Jane February 3, 2010 at 6:27 pm #

    Wonderful post!! I’m enjoying your blog more and more, ma’am! :)

  2. an from the philippines June 20, 2009 at 5:24 am #

    you’re post is a blessing to me! indeed i need to pray to become the person God wants me to be as a wife and a mother. Thank you so much for sharing this post!

  3. Ann Dunagan December 3, 2008 at 12:27 pm #

    Amen!

  4. Chrissy December 3, 2008 at 11:15 am #

    I have always been a woman of prayer until a few months ago. I mean I still pray but the busyness of life and my personal wilderness experience has left me pushing through quick sand to do it. This has been so difficult to me, for my life revolved around prayer.

    I needed this encouraging post.

  5. Amber December 2, 2008 at 5:08 pm #

    Thank you for the time you give to make your posts. I recently discovered the resources from the Navigators called Listening and Healing Prayer. Not only can our prayers move mountains but they can be a time to listen to the Holy Spirit and receive healing.

  6. Jennifer S December 2, 2008 at 1:04 pm #

    Thanks so much for this post! I’m really enjoying your blog. I stumbled upon it while googling for a soaked oatmeal recipe and I am so excited to read posts from a kindred :) there are so few women in my life who are truly seeking to be Godly wives and mothers and you are so encouraging.

  7. Jill December 2, 2008 at 12:12 pm #

    I, too, have been blessed by Stormie’s books and find that I go through seasons where I use them daily and seasons where I do not. Sometimes when I am “out” of the season (feeling totally disconnected with God) and something good happens it takes me a day or two to realize that that was not only a blessing out the blue but it was an answer to my prayers from when I was “in” season. I am not encouraging anyone to get “out” of the season but isn’t it encouraging to know how faithful God is!?!?

    ~Jill

  8. Robin December 2, 2008 at 6:24 am #

    Thank you for writing this encouraging post. I have just recently been reading and praying again through The Power of a Praying Parent and The Power of a Praying Wife. It has been so exciting to see what prayers have been answered since I first read these books 10-11 years ago. WOW! God is to be praised! His faithfulness is everlasting and true. Although I pray for my children and husband daily these books bring up topics that I might not always think about.
    Thanks for the additional links from True Woman, I just printed those out.
    Have a blessed day and may God continue to use your blog to honor and bless Him.
    ~Robin

  9. Mary Ann December 2, 2008 at 5:55 am #

    I’ve just started going through The Power of a Praying Wife again. It is a great tool to help guide me in the different areas of what to pray for.

    I appreciated this post. God has been calling me to spend a lot more time in prayer lately especially for my husband.

  10. Sarah December 1, 2008 at 8:20 pm #

    One of the best gifts a woman in my church gave me is the booklet “Power Prayers for a Mighty Man” by Lylah Ledner. It’s wonderful.

  11. Kari in Nebraska December 1, 2008 at 7:56 pm #

    Oh and I forgot–we also had the gingerbread pancakes Thanksgiving morning. Yummy!! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I love the blender batter recipes because I can use whole grains without having a grain grinder.

  12. Angie December 1, 2008 at 7:55 pm #

    WOW such a timely post. I know I do not pray for my hubby and children. I have been convicted lately to strive to pray more. Pray without ceasing the Bible says.

  13. Kari in Nebraska December 1, 2008 at 7:54 pm #

    Thanks for sharing! My friend and I were just discussing how we feel God calling us to be in prayer for our husbands and family more and what a priority it should have in our lives. Thanks for the resources-they give me some good guidelines. I struggle with making time for prayer with two little one’s at home, but I think having some guidelines to focus on will really help. Blessings to you!

  14. Delighted Mom December 1, 2008 at 7:24 pm #

    We are about to start Power of a Praying Wife in a group I am in. Really excited about it! Thanks for the other resources!

  15. Cara December 1, 2008 at 7:00 pm #

    I just bought a book because I desire to have a more “fulfilling”, meaningful prayer life. I always feel so…stilted when I try to pray, and if there is a “threat” of having to pray aloud…it paralyzes me! I hate to say that, but it’s true. The book I bought is by Kay Arthur. I have never done any of her studies but she is supposedly one who is more of a precept writer. the book is called: Lord Teach Me to Pray in 28 Days. I hope that helps you. :)

  16. Kate December 1, 2008 at 5:35 pm #

    I’ve been a prayer warrior since I’ve been saved. (since I was 21) I started out w/Stormie and got the foundation. Finally, I just allowed God to lead me into the Holy of Holies and lead me to what I should pray. If nothing else, I’ll pray in tongues, can do that anytime.

    I highly recommend Stormie! Great books! Just don’t solely rely on them.

  17. Amy@GrowingLikeTrees December 1, 2008 at 4:20 pm #

    Thanks for a terrific and timely post. Three more of my favorite prayer books (one’s an e-book) are:

    A Journey to Victorious Praying by William Nash
    Praying Wives Club by Matira Littaur (I’ve been wanting to start this forever, just can’t find people to join me…)

    and the (Free!) e-book is
    Talking to God: What the Bible says about Prayer by Thomas Constable. It’s long (for an e-book), but terrific! You can download it from soniclight.org, there’s a link on the front page.