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)