Do you ever worry about how to pray? Are you afraid you’re doing it wrong? As we can see from these examples of praying women of the Bible, there’s no right or wrong. As long as our hearts are tuned in to God and we’re eagerly seeking His will, He will reveal Himself to us.
Deborah Rejoices
When God delivered the Israelites from the cruel hands of King Jabin and Sisera, the first thing Deborah and Barak did was to worship and praise God. In Judges 5 we find the “Song of Deborah”. Deborah’s song of praise … Continue reading Deborah Rejoices
Miriam and Moses
As a young girl Miriam watched out for her baby brother. When he led the Hebrews out of Egypt, she led the women in rejoicing and praising God. But being out in the wilderness got to Miriam. She went from … Continue reading Miriam and Moses
Rebekah’s Prayers
Rebekah and Isaac began their marriage with prayer. When Abraham sent his trusted servant in search of a wife for Isaac, the servant prayed, and Rebekah was the answer to his prayer. Once Rebekah and Isaac married, they longed for … Continue reading Rebekah’s Prayers
Rebekah, an Answer to Prayer
Abraham’s servant presented Rebekah with a gold nose ring and two gold bracelets. Then he asked her about her family. When the servant heard that she was the daughter of Bethuel and granddaughter of Nahor and Milcah, he bowed down … Continue reading Rebekah, an Answer to Prayer
Rebekah Meets Abraham’s Servant
Abraham’s servant left Canaan with ten of Abraham’s camels. When he reached the city of Nahor in Mesopotamia, he knelt down outside the city by a well. It was evening about the time the local women would come to draw … Continue reading Rebekah Meets Abraham’s Servant
Hagar and Ishmael
Abraham and Sarah hosted a great feast to celebrate the weaning of Isaac. Hagar and her son Ishmael attended the feast, but when Sarah witnessed Ishmael making fun of her baby boy, she threw a fit. She told Abraham she … Continue reading Hagar and Ishmael
Hagar Meets God
Hagar fled Sarai’s persecution and headed for her homeland of Egypt. God found her along the roadway next to a spring of water. “Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?” God asked. She … Continue reading Hagar Meets God
Love and Romance: Elizabeth
When we think of love and romance, we tend to think of young love, fresh and new, full of possibilities. But young love doesn’t hold a candle to mature love, the relationships that have endured for decades and grow sweeter … Continue reading Love and Romance: Elizabeth
Worn Out Women: Hagar
In today’s episode of All God’s Women we continue in our Worn Out Women series with Hagar. If any woman was worn out and weary, Hagar certainly was. Hagar used to make me very uncomfortable. I didn’t like anything about … Continue reading Worn Out Women: Hagar
Wives of Tyre / Daughters of Philip
I’ve got to be honest, although I’m loving learning more about the women in Acts, it’s hard covering them because Luke doesn’t provide us with a lot of details. In fact, many of the women are merely mentioned by name … Continue reading Wives of Tyre / Daughters of Philip
Lydia: God is in the Details
Have you ever been at just the right place at the right time? Maybe you weren’t even supposed to be there, but looking back, you can see how God orchestrated it all in ways you could have never imagined. In … Continue reading Lydia: God is in the Details
Rhoda: Praying With Expectation
Do you pray with expectation? How do you respond when God answers your prayers? What if you witness a miracle and no one believes you? That’s what happened to Rhoda, a servant girl who prayed but no one else believed. … Continue reading Rhoda: Praying With Expectation
The Persistent Widow: A Parable About Prayer
Last week we looked at the parable woman who lost a coin. Today we continue our study of parable women with the Persistent Widow. Backstory We meet the Persistent Widow in Luke 18. Prior to this in Luke 17: 20-37 … Continue reading The Persistent Widow: A Parable About Prayer
The Bleeding Woman: She Touched Jesus
How important is the sense of touch? We spent a good portion of 2020 tucked away in our homes, afraid to get near other people for fear we’d contract or spread Covid. Do you remember the feeling when you finally … Continue reading The Bleeding Woman: She Touched Jesus
Esther: For Such a Time as This
Have you ever questioned God’s judgement? Why has He allowed you to go through so much? What if God is putting you right where you need to be in order to do a mighty work through you? In today’s episode … Continue reading Esther: For Such a Time as This
Women of Christmas: Anna
How old is too old to serve God? At what point do you decide it’s time to let the young people do the serving? How do you plan to spend your final days? In today’s episode of All God’s Women … Continue reading Women of Christmas: Anna
Women of Christmas: Mary
How do you react to change in your life? If God came to you today and told you what He had in store for your future, how would you react? Would you eagerly follow. or would you ponder on it … Continue reading Women of Christmas: Mary
Hannah: A Model Pray-er
When you pray, how do you pray? What do you pray for? Do you ever wonder if you’re doing it right? Do you wonder if there’s a better way to pray? In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look … Continue reading Hannah: A Model Pray-er
Samson’s Mom: Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
Did you have many parenting theories back before you had children? Did you actually apply those practices once you had kids or did you scratch it all and parent by the seat of your pants? What was the best parenting … Continue reading Samson’s Mom: Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
Hagar: A Woman Not Forgotten
Do you ever feel invisible, like no one truly sees you or cares what’s going on with you? Have you felt like even God himself had forgotten you? Perhaps you’re feeling that way right now. If so, I’ve got an … Continue reading Hagar: A Woman Not Forgotten