James 5:13-16
13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.
14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 [j]Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, [k]fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Quickword : The Power Of Prayer
The writings of James, the half-brother of Jesus reminds us of the power of prayer. Chapter 5, beginning at verse 13 invites us to bring our cares and concerns to God in prayer. This text is just as relevant today as when written: is there anyone among us suffering? Is any Cheerful? Is anyone among us sick? The answer to these questions are yes. The good news is that we can pray regardless of our situations
-God hears our prayers when we are suffering.
- God hears our prayers when we are cheerful.
- God hears our prayers when we are sick.
- God hears our prayers when we confess our sins.
The power of prayer is present with us right now. We can petition God in the name of Jesus at anytime. The prayers of the righteous availeth much. Through the power of prayer God comforts those who are suffering, He inhabitants the prayers and praise of those who are thankful. Through the power of prayer, the sick are heal and all of our sins can be forgiven. There is power in calling on God and power in listening to His response. Regardless of what you maybe facing today, there is power in prayer. This morning, I ask you to pray for me and I’m praying for you and let us watch God change things. There is Power in Prayer!
Dear God in Heaven, I boldly come before your throne of Grace this morning understanding there is power in prayer. I pray for every person that encounters this post, comfort those who are sufffering, heal those who are sick, bless those who need a blessing and forgive all of us of our sins. Thank you God for the privilege of prayer. We need you and will love you in the name of Jesus, Amen!
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