Greater Health God's Way: 7 Steps to Inner and Outer Beauty

by Stormie Omartian

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Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Christian, Self Help, Faith, Christianity, Spirituality

276 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Stormie Omartian is an award-winning bestselling author and speaker who personally connects with readers and listeners by sharing her experiences and illustrating how God transforms lives when we learn to trust in Him.

The strength and transparency of Stormie’s message has driven her books to the top of the bestsellers list. More than 26 million copies have been sold worldwide of her "Power of Praying Series," including "The Power Of Praying For Your Adult Children," "The Power Of A Praying Wife," "The Power Of A Praying Husband," "The Power Of A Praying Woman," "The Power Of A Praying Parent," "The Power Of A Praying Teen," and "The Prayer That Changes Everything."

Her latest books are her recently updated and re-released bestsellers: "Power of a Prayer Wife," "Power of a Praying Woman," "Power of a Praying Parent," "Power of Praying for Your Adult Children," and "Power of a Praying Husband."

In May 2002, "The Power Of A Praying Wife" broke a 21-year industry record by claiming the top spot on the Christian Booksellers bestsellers list for 27 consecutive months. From 2001 to 2003, for an unprecedented three years in a row, it was named a finalist for The Charles “Kip” Jordon Christian Book of the Year Award. It has been on the bestsellers list continually for over ten years. It was replaced as number one by "The Power Of A Praying Husband," which was honored in 2002 with a Gold Medallion Award. "The Power Of A Praying Parent" has been on the bestsellers list for years. In September of 2002, her prayer series astonishingly held the top four spots on the bestsellers list:

1. "Praying Wife"
2. "Praying Woman"
3. "Praying Parent"
4. "Praying Husband"

Among other of Stormie’s bestselling books are her autobiography, "Stormie," plus "Just Enough Light For The Step I’m On," "Lord I Want To Be Whole," and "Praying God's Will For Your Life." Michael and Stormie have been married for 40 years and have two married children.

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Reviews

[Finley Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a great learning experience in reading this book. My wife had participated in a home study of this book last year. I remember thumbing through the book & noticing it covered fasting. Tina was not able to make every session & really hasn't commented much on the study. When I ran across the book later I decided to read it. Originally I was just picking it up periodically as I was reading another book but after finishing that one I concentrated more on the contents of "Greater Health God's Way". There were some areas I mentally pushed back upon thinking "Give me a break!", but the more I read & put the chapters & advice together the more things made sense. Common sense. The Bible lays out specific thoughts on eating, resting, fasting, relationships & honestly answers to every & any situation you are facing. This book just sows it all together into great advice to be healthier & happier! I already see myself practicing many of the things I have read in this book & even commenting to others on things that I see that stand out as unhealthy practices now that I've learned better. I plan on rereading this book perhaps later this year to follow up on what I've started & hopefully cement some of these ideas as a lifestyle change. I recommend this book to whoever is reading this now & promise you will be able to glean some promising ideas from it that will benefit your life. GOD bless!

[Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first read this book in the 1980s and find that the principles the author covers are just as relevant as ever. While she couches this in Christian terms and Biblical principles of health, I think that the steps for health presented here are universal - what we need to do in order to be healthy is the same whether Christian or not. Christians are not alone in their need for peaceful living, exercise, natural foods, water, sleep, time spent in fresh air and sunshine, and periods of fasting (basically giving your body time off from digesting a steady stream of food - as little as 8 hours while you sleep before breaking fast, aka breakfast).

[Amy Flink · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good down-to-earth book, I LOVE Stormie. The only thing I sorta disagree with is eliminating sweets completely. I think God allows us to enjoy them in moderation. I know that Stormie swears by vitamins because she grew up malnourished and had poor health until she discovered vitamins and supplements so I know where she is coming from but I don't see any harm in having a slice of pie every once in a blue moon but she is right, in America we are accustomed to consuming WAY too much sugar and preservatives which our forefathers didn't know about...used to be sugar was a treat you didn't have very often, now we have a surplus and are addicted to it. Also I see nothing wrong with articicial sweeteners with the exception of Saccarin. Moderation and balance are the keys. Still I love the book! It is one you will want to keep in your library and every now and then refer to it again to review the steps.

[Jennifer Johnston · Rating 3 out of 5]

She is so right about spiritual/physical connection. The advice she shares here is good and her passion really comes through. Some of the references are dated (leg warmers, ha!) but that is the time when this book was written. I liked and appreciated the section on fasting and am going to give it a shot.

[Darcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My second time reading this book.

Stormie gives 7 steps to living God's Way. These 7 Steps will make you healthy.

My favorite chapters are 1,3,5&7 My all time favorite is chapter 5. Stormie focuses on prayer & fasting. Teaching how to fast.

This book will continue to stay in my personal library.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent resource on health and fitness. It makes so much sense and is very user-friendly. Highly recommend if you are wanting to get your physical health and spiritual health in order.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

If only I would do it.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well i am still reading it , but am finding it very helpful...have already made a few changes in my life style and have not finished the book yet.

[Madeline · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wow…hm. This takes over from Butterfield’s The Gospel Comes with a House Key for the book I simultaneously wanted to star some passages and rip others out. I loved the idea that you’re never going backwards (pg 270). She had some good thoughts on fasting. And one day last week, I ate fruit when I normally wouldn’t have. But the problems—phew. She starts off by saying multiple times on multiple pages that she’s known multiple people who haven’t follow the guidelines and then DIED of CANCER. Like…way to decide as an external, non-doctor party that you know why people got cancer? At that point, I almost donated it to the free library, then wait actually I would throw it away, but I remembered Aubrey Gordon’s collection of terrible diet books and decided to finish this and make it mine.
And interestingly, there are some ways to be problematic that she surprisingly avoided: she generally says “do what you can,” she has a whole section hating on diets and losing weight fast, and she’s decent at applying scripture. At least I think—the writing’s crap, and the structure was nonsense after the chapter level, so I skimmed the whole thing. But she has so many problems throughout with weird examples, a condescending tone, and…like just read a page and you’ll get it. lol nope.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was written in 1996, but is still appropriate for right now. Great health is never out of style and the seven steps are certainly doable. Great book, great information and I plan to implement this immediately. (actually already have been doing most of it)

If you want to know how to be healthy God's way, I recommend you read this book to help you get started.

[Cindy · Rating 2 out of 5]

We read this as a ladies group.......I guess I wasn't in the right space.

[Sharon Rhodes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource!

I've read this book several times over the years and it has been a great, common sense resource for healthy living. I highly recommend it!

[Mandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it was a nice book with a clear perspective. In my opinion there was a little too much repeating the same things over and over which made some chapters longer than they could have been. Nontheless I've learned a lot from this book!

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent information. Tells why what is important is important. Should read 3 x a year.

[Rebecca Jo Caputo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Foundational information to enjoying better health and the biblical reasons behind it!