Jun. 11, 2023
June 11, 2023 "A Faith That Works-
Praying About Your Problems"
(James 5:13-18)
I. When Should I Pray?
1. When I struggle emotionally (under stress- v. 13a)
2. When I struggle physically ( vs. 14-15)
Three Kinds of Sickness:
•Sickness unto death (John 11:4, 1 John 5:16)
•Sickness for discipline (1 Corinthians 11:28-32)
•Sickness for God's glory (John 11:4)
3. When I struggle spiritually (v. 16a)
- Principle- Confess only as widely as it involves others.
II. Who Can Pray?
•Any believer (v. 17a)
III. How To Pray Effectively
1. I must ask- (James 4:2)
2. I must have the right motive (James 4:3)
3. I must have a clean life (James 5:16b; Isaiah 59:2))
4. I must ask in faith (James 1:6)