The Power of Praying Together: Where Two or More Are Gathered... [Paperback]

Stormie Omartian (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0736910077 | ISBN-13: 978-0736910071 | Publication Date: October 2003

Stormie Omartian’s previous books have centered on individual prayer that lifts up spouses, children, national needs, and personal growth. In her newest book, The Power of Praying® Together, Stormie and her longtime pastor, Jack Hayford, look at the benefits and power of praying with others. Readers will discover how to

• find a prayer partner
• create a prayer group
• tap into the power of a praying church
• unite in prayer as a nation
• cover the world in prayer

More than just a “how to” book, The Power of Praying® Together helps readers discover that when they are willing to link their hearts with others before God, they open themselves up to a wider, more interactive world of prayer.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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From the Back Cover

Unleash the Power of "Two or More"

>i>"When I learned to pray with others about the things that concerned me, I found myself praying more and with greater direction and purpose....I came to see that wonderful things happened in my life, not only because I was being prayed for but also because I was praying for others."
Stormie Omartian

We are promised God’s powerful presence when we gather with others in prayer. Now you can spend time with Stormie Omartian and her longtime pastor, Jack Hayford, as they look at the life-changing benefits and world-changing effects that are natural results of praying with others. You will see how you can

• strengthen your personal prayer time with God
• experience the joy of finding a prayer partner
• change your life by becoming part of a dynamic prayer group
• uncover the far-reaching power of a praying church
• discover how in the world you can make a difference

Be encouraged! Boldly enter into close fellowship with other believers to effect change in your world and in the larger world around you. And know that when you are willing to link your heart with others before the throne of grace, you touch lives and needs with the power of your Father in heaven. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Stormie Omartian is the bestselling author of The Power of a Praying® books (more than 10 million copies sold worldwide), Stormie, Just Enough Light for the Step I’m On, and The Prayer That Changes Everything®. Stormie and her husband, Michael, have been married for 32 years and have three grown children.

Jack Hayford is the founding pastor of the Church On The Way in Van Nuys, California, and currently the chancellor of the King’s College and Seminary in Los Angeles. A bestselling author and songwriter, Pastor Hayford has penned more than four dozen books and 600 hymns and choruses, including "Majesty." He and his wife, Anna, have four children and eleven grandchildren. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 121 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736910077
• ISBN-13: 978-0736910071
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #985,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected ... But Still Great, April 27, 2004

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C. T. Mikesell (near Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Power of Praying® Together: Where Two or More Are Gathered... (Paperback)

After her books Power of a Praying Wife and Power of a Praying Husband, I expected this to be more along the lines of a Praying Couples book. Instead, Stormie went with a look at prayer groups and congregational prayer. This is not a bad thing, in fact I found it an excellent book, but if, like me, you're looking for a book to draw yourself closer to your spouse in prayer, be forewarned that this is not that book. Buy it anyway.

This book spends more time dealing with the subjects of "what prayer is" and "why you should pray" than her other books. It also goes into how to pray and different kinds of prayers (confession, intercession, etc.). If you're a new Christian or haven't had much of a prayer life, this is an excellent book to get you started.

The entire book is great, but my favorite section is where Jack Hayford describes people who pray as lightning rods, acting as the conduit through which God exerts his power on Earth (pp. 91-92). There are a lot of powerful word pictures like that throughout the book; that's just the one that hit home with me.

The only thing I didn't like about the book is that Jack Hayford's comments on prayer are all related in the past tense. Granted, some of them are included as part of actual past events, conversations or sermons, and there it's totally appropriate. Elsewhere, though, the verb tense should have been modified to make them feel more current. It's not a big thing, but it does make his comments feel dated.

As I said before, if you don't know much about prayer or you don't spend much time praying this is an ideal book for you. If you do have a prayer life, but it's grown stale or could use a good goosing, this book is for you, too. I still think "The Power of Praying Spouses" would make a good book, but I'm glad Stormie has written this book as well.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Well-focused Book on the benefits of praying with others, September 1, 2006

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Donald F. Thornburg "All Things To All Men Ch... (Somewhere, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Power of Praying® Together: Where Two or More Are Gathered... (Paperback)

If anyone could write a book about the power of praying, it is Stormie Omartian. If you pray at all, you will want to read this book. It will encourage you to strengthen your prayer habit. If you are curious about the benefits of prayer, or exactly how to go about it, this book is for you. You will be instructed and encouraged to develop a personal prayer habit.
Once you develop this personal prayer habit, you will indeed experience the truth that there is power in prayer.
Another great job, Stormie!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars INFORMATIVE & INSPIRATIONAL!!, August 26, 2006

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[e-mail] "Author/Ministry Leader" (Myrtle Beach, SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Power of Praying® Together: Where Two or More Are Gathered... (Paperback)

I am so blessed to have read this book, and so will you be! I am the author prayer books myself, and have spent countless hours in the Word, studying-practicing & living prayer...and every time I pick up one of her books, I am still blessed with new insight and inspiration for prayer!
In this book Stormie goes into great explanation about the basics of prayer, what it IS and IS NOT...and why God desires us to pray, privately and corporately. She also gives a lot of personal and Scriptural proof of God's call and blessing upon PRAYER IN AGREEMENT!
This book is very informational about prayer, especially in forming groups and gives alot of examples from her prayer groups and her church! I felt as if I had attended a service or two with Pastor Jack teaching after I finished this book. THEY ARE LIVING PROOF, as IS THEIR CHURCH OF THE POWER OF PRAYER!
GOD IS WAITING AND WANTING TO DO HIS WILL ON EARTH< IN OUR HEARTS & LIVES...HE IS JUST WAITING FOR THOSE WHO WILL BELIEVE ENOUGH IN HIM TO ASK!
I am so glad that she also emphasized the beautiful, godly relationships that are only formed as people pray together. I had gotten away from prayer groups (in person) and had only been doing it online or over the phone. WELL, THIS BOOK INSPIRED ME TO RETURN TO THE BLESSING A GROUP OF LIKE-MINDED WOMEN PRAYING TOGETHER, in person as well!!(or of course men and couples). My best friendships and fondest memories, and GREATEST BREAKTHROUGHS have been born in and from "agreement prayer," especially in prayer groups!
God PROMISES in James THAT IF WE WILL CONFESS OUR SINS TO ANOTHER & PRAY FOR EACH OTHER THAT WE WILL BE HEALED..then, THE PRAYER OF THE RIGHTEOUSNESS PERSON IS POWERFUL & EFFECTIVE!! God COULD just zap us and heal us...but He uses people, and those who will send forth His Word in prayer. He COULD just DO HIS WILL, BUT HE WON'T UNTIL WE BELEIVE<WE AGREE & WE ASK!!
This can't be done by ourselves, but in relationship. God created us to worship Him, and to do this privately and TOGETHER!!
She also does a great job of teaching the importance to be praying "beyond ourselves" for other peoples and countries by praying specifically. When we have a target, we give God something to work with. He gives us the desire and "prompting" to pray for another, so that we may invite His will and power to come in and transform the situation/person with His Love & GLory!
THERE ARE THINGS THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN>>IF WE DON'T PRAY...AND THERE ARE THINGS THAT WILL HAPPEN, IF WE DON'T...
If you are ready to learn to pray and stand in the GAP, this book will help to equip and inspire you!! She, as always gives real life stories, great Scriptural teaching, and this time has added numerous quotes from Pastor Jack's sermons on prayer!! ANOINTED & POWERFUL TEACHING!!
READ THIS BOOK, Prayerfully, AND ALLOW GOD TO WORK, PRAY, AND LOVE THROUGH YOU!!! YOU NEVER KNOW WHO & WHERE GOD IS WAITING TO BLESS>>AND YOU NAY BE THE ONE HE IS WAITING TO ASK!!
YOU WILL BE MIGHTILY BLESSED AS YOU READ THIS BOOK & DO WHAT IT SAYS!!
BE SURE TO ALSO READ HER BOOK "THE PRAYER THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING" POWER PACKED PRAYER IS BIRTHED AND USHERED FROM HEAVEN IN PRAISE!!
TAMMY M PRICE/AUTHOR:
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