James 5:13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.
I am reminded of both Romans 12:12 (Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.) and 1 Thess 5:16-18 (16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.) when I read today’s scripture.
James 5:14 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.
Prayer is powerful. Praying for others and with others is powerful. Prayer changes things….even if your heart and your attitude are the only things that are changed. And personally, I don’t think there is one right way to pray. I think God hears and understands a heart that earnestly seeks Him.
James 5:15 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.
Lord, Thank You for this reminder of the power of prayer. Thank You for listening when I pray earnestly to You, even when—especially when—my prayers are simply groans because I have no words. Thank You for the ability to praise You through prayer and for the power to pray with others in Your holy and precious name. Amen.
James 5:16 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.
Have a blessed day.