The Power a Praying Woman
There’s something quietly powerful about a woman who prays. Not because she has all the answers but because she knows where to ask her questions. She’s not perfect. She gets tired, frustrated, overwhelmed—just like the rest of us. But she shows up anyway, whispering prayers in the carpool line, the laundry room, the kitchen sink, or the stillness before everyone else wakes up.
Being a praying woman is about being connected. It’s about letting God into your everyday life, messy relationships, impossible situations, and deepest dreams. It’s about knowing you never walk alone, even when the road feels long.
Why being a praying woman is important
If there’s one thing we can agree on, it’s this: life is hard. There are seasons of joy, which we celebrate together. Part of what makes those moments so sweet is that there are also times when life is hard—the moments when we feel overwhelmed, unsure, or just plain weary. In all of it, prayer is what keeps us grounded.
Being a praying woman isn’t just about saying a few words before meals or bedtime. It’s about staying connected to God, no matter what life throws our way. It’s about leaning into His presence, seeking His wisdom, and allowing Him to shape our hearts daily.
Here’s why prayer is essential for us as women of faith:
- Prayer Strengthens Our Relationship with God
Like any close friendship, our relationship with God grows when we spend time with Him. Prayer is how we talk to Him, listen for His guidance, and invite Him into our everyday lives. The more we pray, the more we recognize His voice and experience His peace. - Prayer Gives Us Strength in Hard Times
Life isn’t always smooth sailing. There are days when we feel like we’re barely holding on. But when we pray, we tap into a strength that isn’t our own. Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us to bring everything to God in prayer, and in return, He gives us His peace—a peace that doesn’t always make sense but sustains us through the storms. - Prayer Helps Us Align with God’s Will
Have you ever wrestled with a big decision and wished you had a clear answer? Prayer helps us surrender our plans and align with God’s will. When we pray, we invite God to direct our steps and learn to trust that His plans are always better than ours. - Prayer Covers Our Loved Ones
As praying women, we don’t just pray for ourselves—we intercede for our families, friends, and even those we don’t know personally. Our prayers have power! James 5:16 says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” Never underestimate how your prayers can impact the lives of others. - Prayer Brings Us Closer to Who God Created Us to Be
When we spend time in prayer, God works on our hearts. He refines, softens, and helps us become more like Christ. We develop patience, grace, and a heart that loves more deeply through prayer.
Being a praying woman isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection. It’s about choosing to run to Jesus first in every situation, big or small. And the more we make prayer a habit, the more we’ll see His hand at work.
How being a praying woman helps you find peace
I don’t know about you, but sometimes, everything seems fine one minute, and the next, I am drowning in responsibilities, worries, and unexpected challenges. Anxiety creeps in, doubts start whispering, and before I know it, peace feels like a distant memory.
But here’s the good news: as praying women, we don’t have to live in that chaos. Prayer is our direct line to peace, which doesn’t depend on circumstances but on who God is.
When we pray, we shift our focus from our problems to God. Instead of getting lost in all the what-ifs and how-will-this-work-outs, we remind ourselves of who is in control. Isaiah 26:3 tells us, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.” The more we trust in God, the more peace takes root in our hearts. It doesn’t mean our struggles disappear, but we’re no longer trying to handle them alone.
Prayer also helps us release anxiety. Have you ever noticed how the more we hold onto stress, the heavier it feels? God never intended for us to carry that weight. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us to bring everything to Him in prayer, and in return, He gives us peace that surpasses all understanding. That kind of peace doesn’t always make sense—it’s the deep, unshakable assurance that no matter what’s happening around us, God is holding us steady.
Beyond that, prayer reminds us that we are never alone.
One of the biggest lies the enemy tries to plant in our minds is that we must figure everything out ourselves. But when we become praying women, we’re not just speaking into the air—we are talking to a loving Father who sees, hears, and walks with us through every season. After all, he’s walked the same path here on Earth. There’s something incredibly comforting about knowing that even in our hardest moments, God is near.
Prayer also allows us to carry that peace into our daily lives. Have you ever noticed how starting your day in prayer changes how you handle things? When we invite God into our mornings, our hearts feel lighter. We’re more likely to respond with grace instead of frustration, with faith instead of fear. The more we stay connected to Him throughout the day, the more His peace fills every area of our lives.
As we keep praying, our faith grows stronger. The more we bring things to God, the more we see His faithfulness. We start to recognize how He answers prayers, how He provides in unexpected ways, and how He works all things for good. When our faith deepens, our worries shrink. Suddenly, we’re not just hoping God will take care of us—we know He will.
Prayer isn’t about having the perfect words or knowing exactly what to say. It’s about coming to God just as we are, laying down our burdens, and receiving His peace in return.
Ways that being a praying woman can help you find strength and resilience
When we become praying women, we tap into a strength that isn’t limited by our emotions, circumstances, or exhaustion. Isaiah 40:31 reminds us, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” Prayer is where that renewal happens. It’s where we lay down our weaknesses and allow God to fill us with His power.
Prayer also helps us build resilience because it shifts our mindset. When we bring our struggles to God, we stop seeing them as impossible obstacles and start seeing them as opportunities for Him to work. Instead of letting fear or discouragement take over, we learn to trust that God uses every trial to strengthen us. We may not always understand why we’re going through something, but through prayer, we find the faith to keep going anyway.
A great example of this is what I was going through at the end of 2013 and most of 2014. I couldn’t see a way out—I was so unhappy with my circumstances. I kept praying and pushing through. One day in late October, six-year-old Breanna said something innocent that changed everything. God changed my life in one phrase. If I hadn’t prayed and been faithful, if my mom hadn’t, the outcome would have been different.
Prayer connects us to the One who fights for us. Exodus 14:14 says, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” When we pray, we’re not just venting our frustrations—we invite God into the battle. When God is with us, we are never defeated.
Beyond that, prayer strengthens our resilience by filling us with God’s peace. Have you ever noticed how much more complicated life feels when you’re stressed and anxious? Worry drains us, but prayer revives us. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us that when we bring everything to God in prayer, His peace will guard our hearts and minds. And when we have peace, we can keep moving forward, even when things feel uncertain.
Finally, prayer reminds us of who we really are. In challenging seasons, it’s easy to feel weak, unworthy, or like we’re not enough. But when we spend time with God, He speaks truth over us. He reminds us that we are His daughters, that we are loved, and that we are stronger than we think because He is our strength. Through prayer, we stop believing the lies that tell us we can’t handle what’s in front of us and start believing the truth: we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13).
Being a praying woman doesn’t mean we won’t face hardships. It means we won’t face them alone. It means that when life tries to break us, we stand firm—not because we have all the answers, but because we know the One who does.
How being a praying woman can help with your relationships
Let’s be honest—relationships can be complex. Whether it’s your spouse, kids, friends, coworkers, or even the barista who messed up your coffee order again, it’s easy to get frustrated, misunderstood, or just plain worn out.
That’s where prayer becomes a powerful tool for our peace and how we love and connect with others. Here’s how being a praying woman can genuinely strengthen your relationships:
- Prayer softens your heart.
When you pray regularly, especially for the people in your life, something shifts inside you. You start to see them not just through your lens—but through God’s eyes. That annoying coworker? You might begin to realize they’re carrying pain you don’t see. That tough season with your spouse or child? Prayer helps you respond with more grace and patience than you thought possible. - Prayer creates space for humility.
Sometimes, we’re in the wrong. Prayer gives you a quiet space to reflect and recognize where to apologize or change course. It keeps your heart tender and your ego in check—both of which are helpful for healthy, growing relationships. - Prayer helps you pause before reacting.
In the heat of the moment, it’s tempting to say something sharp or passive-aggressive. But if you’ve built a habit of prayer, you’re more likely to pause and ask God for wisdom instead of letting your emotions run the show. That moment of pause can be a relationship-saver. - Prayer gives you peace even when things don’t change.
Not every relationship gets a neat little bow on top. Some stay messy or even broken. But being a praying woman helps you find peace in the waiting, wisdom in the hurt, and strength to keep loving or create boundaries in a way that is honorable to God and the other person. - Prayer builds trust between you and God—and that spills over.
When you learn to trust God through being a praying woman, you stop trying to control every detail of your relationships. That trust helps you love more freely, forgive more fully, and let go of things that used to weigh you down.
Being a praying woman helps you to experience wonder
In the middle of real life—when you’re washing dishes, stuck in traffic, answering emails, or trying not to lose your mind in Target—it’s so easy to forget that we were made for more than just checking boxes and going through the motions. Prayer helps us remember. It pulls us out of the noise and into the presence of God, where wonder lives.
When you become a praying woman, especially when you slow down enough to listen or reflect, you start to notice things you would have missed before. The way the sun filters through your window in the morning. The sound of your child’s laughter. A well-timed text from a friend. That moment when you sense God showing up in the tiniest details and think, Wow, He really sees me.
This has been crucial throughout my life. The first time I noticed it was as a young mother of two. Nevaeh was playing on the floor, and I was rocking a newborn Breanna. I looked at the two of them and thought about their dad, who was at work providing for us, and my heart just swelled. I was so grateful in that moment for all God had given me. Since then, I have continued to look for those “God winks,” if you will.
Here’s what wonder does in your relationships:
It reminds you that the people in your life are gifts, not burdens. It shifts your focus from what’s wrong to what’s beautiful. It helps you be present, grateful, and even a little amazed that God is at work in the everyday moments.
Wonder doesn’t always come from mountaintop miracles. Sometimes, it’s found in how your child curls up beside you and talks about their day. Or the way your spouse brings home your favorite snack without being asked. Or how a friend prays for you without knowing how badly you need it.
When you’re a praying woman, your eyes and heart are more open to these moments. You start to see God’s fingerprints all over your relationships.
Biblical examples of praying women who changed the world
Prayer isn’t just a quiet spiritual practice—it’s a force. And Scripture is full of praying women who didn’t just pray politely. They cried out, interceded, worshiped, pleaded, and trusted God in wild, world-shifting ways. Here are just a few who remind us that a praying woman can be a history-maker:
1. Hannah – The Woman Who Prayed Through Her Pain
(1 Samuel 1–2)
Hannah’s story starts with heartbreak. She was barren, ridiculed, and deeply grieved. But instead of staying bitter, she poured out her soul before the Lord. Her honest, gut-level prayer led to the birth of Samuel—a prophet who anointed kings and led Israel during a pivotal time.
“In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly…” – 1 Samuel 1:10
She didn’t just receive a miracle; her prayer gave Israel a spiritual leader. Her faith changed a nation.
2. Esther – The Queen Who Prayed (and Fasted) for Her People
(Book of Esther)
Esther didn’t begin as a warrior—she was a young woman quietly living in exile. But when her people were threatened with annihilation, she called for prayer and fasting before risking her life to go before the king.
“Go, gather all the Jews… and fast for me… I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.” – Esther 4:16
Through her courage and prayerful dependence on God, she saved an entire nation from destruction.
3. Mary – The Woman Who Said Yes in Prayer
(Luke 1)
Mary’s response to the angel wasn’t just obedience—it was worshipful surrender. Her song, known as the Magnificat, is a deeply prayerful, prophetic declaration of God’s goodness and justice.
“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…” – Luke 1:46–47
Mary’s “yes” to God through prayer made way for the Savior of the world.
4. Deborah – The Prophetess Who Led with Wisdom and Prayer
(Judges 4–5)
Deborah was a judge, a leader, and a prophetess in a time when few women held those roles. She sought God’s voice before leading Israel into battle and praised Him in a powerful victory song afterward.
“Village life in Israel ceased, ceased until I, Deborah, arose, arose a mother in Israel.” – Judges 5:7
Her story reminds us that prayer can lead to action, and wisdom born in prayer can guide nations.
5. Anna – The Faithful Woman of Worship and Intercession
(Luke 2:36–38)
Anna was a widow who spent decades praying and fasting in the temple. She was among the first to recognize Jesus as the Messiah when He was just a baby.
“She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.” – Luke 2:37
Her years of prayer and faithfulness were rewarded in a single, holy moment—and her story was written into the coming of Christ.
