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The answer is simple. He’s just like you. He is a busy man, with places to go, people to see, work to do, a family to support, food to eat, a life to live, golf to play, ball games to watch, channels to flip, and a chronic lack of patience when it comes to writing. It’s not that he doesn’t pray.",false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nStormie Omartian's husband, Michael Omartian, wrote the introduction to her book \"The Power of a Praying Wife\". This quote likely originates from the early 1990s, a time when Michael was navigating his career as a musician and songwriter, while Stormie was rising to prominence as a Christian author and speaker. 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This subtle distinction highlights the tension between human effort and divine intervention. While it's common to believe that we must muster up more faith to overcome obstacles, Omartian's prayer suggests that true transformation and growth come from God's presence and action in our lives.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, focus on cultivating a sense of receptivity and dependence on God's presence, rather than relying solely on your own willpower or faith. As you pray, ask God to increase your sense of His presence and to help you pray more deeply, trusting that His presence and power will transform your life and circumstances.",{"currentPage":151,"totalPages":152,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":61},1,15]