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s James brings his epistle in a church setting who are
to a conclusion, he turns
Ahis attention to believers
powerful, we should meet the accordance with God's will, just
suffering (James 5:13), sick (v. 14- following five conditions: like Elijah prayed based on
18) and backslidden (v. 19-20). 1. We should become righteous God's directive.
before God. This happens when
To effectively deal with sickness we repent, confess, turn away Confession and prayer will result
among believers, James pro- from our sins, and live right- in healing and deliverance!
poses two things: the confession eously. Effective prayer is characterised
of faults to one another and pray- by the earnestness, fervency,
ing for one another. 2. We should pray fervently. For and energy exhibited by a
our prayers to be heard and righteous man / woman in Christ.
Confession of faults to one answered, we should pray with Prayer is powerful when we have
another is necessary if there is to passion, sincerity, diligence and faith, ask earnestly and boldly as
be healing, since many sick- discipline. we persevere and surrender to
nesses originate as a result of sin. God's perfect will.
If one sins against an individual, 3. We should pray effectively and
confession should be made to with faith. For our prayers to be God longs to meet with us and
that individual. When there is effective, we should expect show His power in our lives.
trouble between individuals, they results as we pray. Prayer is really a child's helpless
should get together and ask for cry to the father's attentive ears.
pardon, and do all in their power 4. We should pray specifically. When we are helpless and cry
to make things right (restitution). Our prayers should be specific out to our heavenly Father, He
and to the point. This was how will hear and answer us speedily!
We should not only confess our Elijah prayed - specifically, first
sins to one another, but we should for a drought, then for rain. - Practical Instructions For Your
pray for one another as well. As Daily Life Journey, Dr. Shibu
per James, in order for our 5. We should pray based on God's Cherian, United in the Word
prayers to be effective and Word. We are required to pray in Ministries, unitedintheword.com