Always by Kirstian Stanfill
When I think of the believers I know that are earnest and dedicated to prayer, I can tell you that nothing is "off the table"when it comes to talking to the Lord! Some people don't understand prayer, though. This earnest prayer of faith is what I see in this passage in James and throughout all of Scripture. Sincerity, being earnest and humble and most of all, faith, is what honors God and allows our prayers to be answered.. In fact, verse 16 in James 5 even says that "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
Key Passage
13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
17 Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.
19 My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, 20 remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. (discipleship and accountability)
James 5:13-20
Effective Prayer Of Faith
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