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The Heart of a Woman Who Prays: Drawing Near to the God Who Loves You
A 100,000+ copies bestseller from Elizabeth George is made even better with a new cover and the addition of a study guide! The question every believer asks—whether new in Christ or a seasoned veteran—is, How can I be more effective in my prayer life? When it comes to talking to God about people and life-issues, there's always room for growth. Which is why The Heart of a Woman Who Prays is such a significant resource for Christian women at all stages of faith. With Scripture, ideas, and practical advice, Elizabeth provides the inspiration, motivation, and step-by-step guidance to help a woman utilize prayer to... Includes a study guide helpful for both individuals and groups.
336 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2012
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About the author
Elizabeth George
372 books803 followersElizabeth George is bestselling author and national speaker dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. For over 30 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth has helped countless men and women:
- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.
Women around the world are drawn to Elizabeth’s approach of daily starting with the Bible to handle life’s challenges. Her ability to weave biblical truth into everyday issues has led readers to make over 15 of her books bestsellers. Elizabeth’s distinctive work, A Woman After God’s Own Heart, has sold over 1 million copies and received the ECPA Platinum Book Award. Likewise, her delightful book, A Girl After God’s Own Heart, remains a treasured gift for moms and grandmothers and made the CBA Bestseller List for fourteen consecutive months.
Elizabeth also encourages women through her radio broadcast, “A Minute for Busy Women,” featured on Christian radio stations across America and at www.OnePlace.com. She is also a regular keynote speaker at women’s conferences and retreats.
In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.
- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.
Women around the world are drawn to Elizabeth’s approach of daily starting with the Bible to handle life’s challenges. Her ability to weave biblical truth into everyday issues has led readers to make over 15 of her books bestsellers. Elizabeth’s distinctive work, A Woman After God’s Own Heart, has sold over 1 million copies and received the ECPA Platinum Book Award. Likewise, her delightful book, A Girl After God’s Own Heart, remains a treasured gift for moms and grandmothers and made the CBA Bestseller List for fourteen consecutive months.
Elizabeth also encourages women through her radio broadcast, “A Minute for Busy Women,” featured on Christian radio stations across America and at www.OnePlace.com. She is also a regular keynote speaker at women’s conferences and retreats.
In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
November 14, 2022
Highly recommend this for every Christian woman who is interested in learning to pray more. I really liked this book. It has been very helpful in growing my prayer life.
The layout of the book is great. Each chapter has a checklist of 3 things to do and there is a study guide at the end of the book for each chapter. The checklist has helped me apply what I've learned in each chapter. More important than the layout is that the information is extremely helpful. You can feel the author's heart for God in it and how important prayer is to her.
Again, highly recommend!
The layout of the book is great. Each chapter has a checklist of 3 things to do and there is a study guide at the end of the book for each chapter. The checklist has helped me apply what I've learned in each chapter. More important than the layout is that the information is extremely helpful. You can feel the author's heart for God in it and how important prayer is to her.
Again, highly recommend!
July 26, 2012
I'm encouraged by the depth of this book. It's definitely going to be a book you will see on my "currently-reading" list for months. There are specific exercises to do in order form habits that will no doubt last a life-time. SO, I'm not just dragging my feet...I'm digesting. :)
September 20, 2019
I think this is the best book on prayer I have ever read. I am starting today to read through this book again and, by the grace of God, to put into practice these disciplines of prayer.
I love the passion and practicality with which Elizabeth George writes. I have read a number of her books, but didn’t know until now that she is from Granite, OK!!
I love the passion and practicality with which Elizabeth George writes. I have read a number of her books, but didn’t know until now that she is from Granite, OK!!
November 11, 2018
This really appealed to me spiritually and gave me pointers to make prayer a priority. I enjoyed it immensely.
December 1, 2017
I LOVED this book! It’s great for those who need a little guidance in trying to figure out why they have such a hard time getting started on the journey through a life of prayer.
Elizabeth George does a great job describing things in our daily lives that keep us distracted from a life of prayer. She offers ways to identify distractions, and well thought out plans on how to deal with them. I also love the real life stories that she adds, because it makes everything she’s talking about much easier to relate to.
Great read!
Elizabeth George does a great job describing things in our daily lives that keep us distracted from a life of prayer. She offers ways to identify distractions, and well thought out plans on how to deal with them. I also love the real life stories that she adds, because it makes everything she’s talking about much easier to relate to.
Great read!
September 6, 2017
Well written. A book to refer back to...
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November 27, 2018
Elizabeth George writes helpful tips for readers who want to implement prayer into their daily lives. Even though I pray daily, I was able to pull out some useful information for my own prayer life.
January 31, 2022
Helps you get serious about your prayer life. I liked the questions she suggested to ask when you’re praying about doubtful things. I also liked memory verse tip.
June 27, 2013
I really liked this book. I decided I was going to read it AND do the "assignments" she gave. I now have a prayer notebook and have it organized loosely on her suggestions. (I did not use her check off calendar.) Her heart for prayer is inspiring, and not at all condemning or preachy. Her suggestions make a lot of sense and are quite easy to do in small increments so as not to be overwhelming and fail from grandiose expectations on oneself.
I came down with shingles shortly after finishing it and was so ill, that I quickly fell out of my new habits I started and already am missing the spiritual renewal that I was experiencing as a result of reading this book and making a new commitment to prayer.
Definitely a priority now that I'm on the mend again.
I came down with shingles shortly after finishing it and was so ill, that I quickly fell out of my new habits I started and already am missing the spiritual renewal that I was experiencing as a result of reading this book and making a new commitment to prayer.
Definitely a priority now that I'm on the mend again.
January 6, 2021
5 stars
After reading a few books of Ms George My Daughter bought me this book for Mother's Day. I have enjoyed every page and every point she has made. She follows up her thoughts with scripture from the Bible making it more real. Whether you have been a Christian for YEARS or a newly born again Christian. Everyone can learn and get closer to God through this book
After reading a few books of Ms George My Daughter bought me this book for Mother's Day. I have enjoyed every page and every point she has made. She follows up her thoughts with scripture from the Bible making it more real. Whether you have been a Christian for YEARS or a newly born again Christian. Everyone can learn and get closer to God through this book
May 2, 2014
Elizabeth George masters the heart of women, and encourages those who wish to strengthen faith through prayer. A great choice for personal enrichment. Would also be appropriate for a group book study.
May 28, 2015
Very helpful!
January 21, 2017
A few too many "dear heart"s and "beloved"s at times, but overall I loved the message and the personal, practical way in which she writes.
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