As our midweek service was about to begin I received a message from David Cooper. He could not make it because the 275 Hwy was shut down. Having heard that there was a death he said he was praying. A few minutes ago, Ben Buchanan asked me to add his good friend, Andrew Shipley, to our prayers. He has something stuck in his throat and about to undergo surgery.
Without prayer, we experience the two worst emotions possible – hopelessness and helplessness. But when we understand the power of prayer mountains start to move.
In James 5:16 we read: Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
The illustration James chooses to use is that of Elijah, a man with a nature like ours, who prayed fervently that it might not rain. For 3 ½ years, it did not rain. But it started to rain the moment he prayed for it.
And finally, James gives us his application. Pray for those who have wandered from the truth. By doing so you will bring them back from death and cover a multitude of sins.
Dear Father in Heaven, we pray for the family of the 3-year-old toddler that was killed last night. And we pray for all 1st responders who cannot “un-see” that tragedy. We also pray for healing for Andrew Shipley. And Father we thank you for all those who are returning to Summit. May you bless your Bride – the church of Christ. In Jesus Name … amen.
