The Bible talks about the influential praying women in the Bible. So are you a Praying woman? Do you ever older if God listens and answers prayers?
If you search the scripture, you will discover the essential roles played by women.
The roles range from Christina and God-fearing mothers raising Godly Children and sisters rising to the occasion for their siblings.
These women only distinguished themselves and serve as role models today because they taught the habit of prayers.
We will closely look at 6 Influential praying women in the Bible that changed the narrative through ceaseless prayers.
Who were the Influential Praying Women in the Bible?
Let us look at who were the Influential Praying Women in the Bible. Their situations, the impact they created and their contributions to strengthening Christians’ belief and faith in Prayers.
Esther
Esther 4:15-16
“Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai,
“Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young women will also fast as you do. Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.”
Esther 4:15-16 (ESV)
When influential women are considered, Esther is always included because of her role in the liberation of her people, the Jews.
Esther was a Queen and a wife to king Ashuarus. She would have said that she is royalty. But, as prominent and influential as she was, she humbled herself in prayers.
Esther believed totally in the power of prayers, and she wholly trusted God.
Although it was uncertain if the king, her husband, would grant her access to see him, it was of no concern to her.
Esther gained access to the King’s Chambers against all odds; this was only possible through the powers and influence of prayers.
Esther fasted and prayed with her people for three days, and God turned the handwriting that was predesigned to destroy the Jews into that of victory and happiness.
Mary the Mother of Jesus Christ
Luke 1:46-55
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
“For he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; For he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
“And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.
“He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate;
“he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.
“He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”
Luke 1:46-55 (ESV)
When she realised how God made her life a beautiful one, she prayed a prayer of Thanksgiving, and she acknowledged God’s miracle in her life.Even when Mary was found worthy by God to be the mother of Jesus Christ, she did not boast; instead, she remained humble.
Hannah, the Mother of Samuel
1st Samuel 1:8-20
And Elkanah, her husband, said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?”
“After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli, the priest, was sitting beside the doorpost of the temple of the Lord.
“She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord and wept bitterly.
“And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant,
“but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head.”
“As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard.
“Therefore, Eli took her to be a drunken woman. And Eli said to her, “How long will you go on being drunk? Put your wine away from you.”
“But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord.
“Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for all along I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation.”
“Then Eli answered, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to him.” And she said, “Let your servant find favor in your eyes.”
“Then the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.
“They rose early in the morning and worshipped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her.
“And in due time Hannah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Samuel, for she said, “I have asked for him from the Lord.”
1st Samuel 1:8-20 (ESV)
Hannah is also one of the influential praying women in the Bible. Hannah knew and felt the depth of her sorrow and tears.
She was mocked severally by Pininnah, her co-wife. The grief was too much for her to bear. She went to God in prayers, and God came through for her.
She had her promised child, Samuel. Today, Hannah is a faith and hope booster for today’s women waiting on God for the fruit of the womb.
Naomi
Ruth 1:8-9
“But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go, return each of you to her mother’s house. May the Lord deal kindly with you as you have dealt with the dead and me.
“The Lord grant that you may find rest, each of you, in her husband’s house!” Then she kissed them, and they lifted their voices and wept”.
Ruth 1:8-9 (ESV)
Another woman of influence in the Bible through prayers is Naomi. Naomi is known as one of the influential praying women in the Bible.
Life happened to Naomi; her sons and husband died.
Remember her sons when married, and their death left their widows hopeless in the hands of the Mother unlawful, Naomi.
Notwithstanding, Naomi prayed and asked God to bless her daughter-in-law as they prepared to depart from their matrimonial home.
Who knows, they would have created a storm out of a teacup to find a way of cursing the daughter-in-law.
She prayed and blessed them in her moment of loss and grief.
Naomi’s testimony proves her dependency on God and portrays that God answers prayers and gives hope to those that depend on him at any moment in our lives.
Prayers do not select circumstances; it ideal with cases.
Ruth
Ruth 1:16-17
But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God”.
“Where you die, I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you.”
Ruth 1:16-17 (ESV)
Ruth was one of the daughters-in-law of Naomi. When Naomi prayed for God’s blessings to accompany them as they departed their marital home, Ruth insisted on going with her.
She’s one of the influential Women in the Bible who believes with God, all things are possible, and today, the origin of Jesus Christ is linked to Ruth’s generation.
The Canaanite Woman
Matthew 15:22
“And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.”
Matthew 15:22 (ESV)
This Canaanite woman is one of the influential women in the Bible.
She believed in the healing power of Jesus Christ, she prayed to God, and He delivered the daughter from the demonic spirits that possessed her.
She believed in the powers of prayers, and the miracle happened to the glory of God and for the benefit of man.
Lydia
Acts 16:14
“One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul”.
Acts 16:14 (ESV)
Lydia, the successful business woman was an influential woman both in her community and in her family.
She believed in Christianity and embraced the religion as a universal religion for everyone.
She didn’t just embrace Christianity alone but bore witness for her family, and through her influence, they were all baptised.
Through her influence, she spearheaded a church in Greece. She was successful in her business and missionary work.
Importance of Praying Women
Do you wonder why it is so essential for women to pray? The scripture instructs us to pray without ceasing.
Living a prayerless life is both dangerous and an unproductive way of living, while a life of prayer creates a peaceful ambience for your family.
It is unproductive in a sense that; so many productive ideas and visions will pass you by without being seen or noticed by you.
It will not be revealed to you, and also dangerous because evil can befall you and your family without any revelation about it.
Praying Women are Influential Women
Every praying Woman is an Influential Woman, be it at home, church, in society or even among their peers and siblings.
There were women of influence in the Bible, and their lives are a reference in measuring the yardstick for power whenever influential women from the Bible are mentioned.
Building and working on your prayer life results in productive living. More and more results are possible than what efforts alone would have produced.
Praying women make sound decisions, break the glass ceilings and do exploits at home, church, and in the community they find themselves.
Their families are saved, protected and preserved with their untiring prayers, and their husbands and kids are, in return, influential and adored because God always directs their steps through prayers.
Praying Women are Successful Women
If there’s a woman to pray to, there’s a God to answer. This assertion describes unimaginable heights a Praying woman will effortlessly attain through the powers of prayers.
Scripturally, some women prayed and believed in the power of prayers. They lived successfully, and God granted them answers to their prayers.
They earnestly sought the face of God and received their countless blessings.
Just like the Proverbs 31 woman, Some of these women were; Esther, Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, Hannah, Naomi, Ruth, The Canaanite woman, Lydia, etc.
Why Should Women Pray?
Prayer is the key that opens every situation and opportunity that seem impossible.
Women are like the engine room of every family. Every woman must be prayerful at all times.
10 Benefits of Prayers
The benefits of prayers are enormous and Influential Women know this and live by it.
* It opens the channel of communication between God and humans: by Praying, you are communicating with God, and in return, God is listening to your praises, thanksgiving and supplicationsAbove all, he communicates back through dreams, visions, trance and answered prayers.
* Prayers attract the Presence of God: once you make prayer a habit of living, the ever-abiding presence of God resides with you and gives you peace.
* Prayers Drive away evil and fears: When you find yourself in the place of prayer, fears and devices of the crafty get disappointed, and then you experience untold inner peace and tranquillity.
* Prayers instil hope into the life of a believer: Nothing brings hope like a woman waiting for answers to her prayers. The experience is heavenly.
The presence of God, faith and hope in God, and lots more are what Praying women experience every day as they live.
* It strengthens one’s faith in God: Every day, Christian women pray for more closeness with God and what keeps this hope of intimacy alive; is the faith they have in Christ Jesus.
* Prayers teach us how to wait on the will of God patiently: praying women understand the fact that there’s a prayer bank where the prayers of the Saint are stored.
Praying is waiting for God’s appointed time, the right season, to answer your prayers. Patiently waiting on God is where the virtue of patiently waiting on God comes in.
* Increases gratitude and thankfulness: Thanksgiving is an act of showing appreciation to God for answered prayers, so once God’s grace come upon you and your life, a prayerful life, you are bound to have a life of thanksgiving and gratitude.
* Prayers bring Miracles, Signs and wonders: we know for sure that prayers get miracles, signs and wonders. It could be healing, soul-winning breakthroughs, miracle babies, rainbow babies, etc.
* Reduces Anxiety and Brings Calm: Eradication of anxiety and increased peace and calmness is one of the benefits of prayers every Praying Woman enjoys.
Prayers alleviate anxiety and worries.
What Happens When Women Pray?
These are five things that happen in the lives of praying women:* Barren situations become fruitful
In our contemporary and biblical era, there were women of influence, and they are still women of influence. Some influenced positively, and others negatively impacted people’s lives and their generation at large.
These women of influence in the bible dedicated their lives and remained unmoved in their areas of influence.
Some of these women who influenced positively sacrificed their pleasures and worldly gains to build a meaningful prayer life, and they benefited greatly from their sacrifices.
Women like Esther, Hannah, Mary, the mother of Jesus, the Canaanite woman, Lydia etc., poured out their hearts before the Lord, and He saw them through their difficulties.
It became a legacy for them even when they were long gone. What will rather be your legacy? Is it something the world will celebrate, or will it bring sadness to people’s faces whenever your name and deeds are considered?
You can be the contemporary woman of influence; most women are taking influential positions today in church, their families and communities through a commitment to prayers.
I urge you to take up your armour and make frantic efforts to be that godly and influential woman in the 21st-century era.
