The Power of Praying with One Another

Scripture Reading - James 5:16-17 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months."

What great truths can be gained from today's scripture reading. First there is the power of praying with one another. We are told to confess our faults one to another. I want you to consider faults as areas of lack that we have in our lives. Another way to look at it would be areas in which we have need. We need to share the things we need to pray to the Lord for with others who we trust. The more specific I can be in my prayers, the more effectively I can pray for someone. A lot of times we don't want others to know just how much we need God to intervene. We paint a picture that we have everything together and all is well, when a lot of times this just isn't the case. Within your inner prayer circle be very specific and detailed with your requests. In will increase the intensity of others prayer for you.

The second great truth found in today's scripture is that we are told the same power and effectiveness that we see in the Bible is available to us. Elias (Elijah) was a man just like us, he faced the same temptations and opposition as we do. But he was able to connect with God in such a way that it did not even rain for the space of 3 years and 6 months. How many of us would even dare to pray for such a thing. Is God any less powerful, has He changed any? Why did He leave this particular scripture for us? Does God intend for us to believe we will get what we pray for? We need to stop making excuses for our lack of faith and really start putting the principles that God lays out for us in His word. I know for sure, if we do things will radically change. You will begin to see evidences of the great things God can do. Remember what God's Word says, "Ye have not, because you ask not."

Be Blessed and Live in the NOW