EFFECTIVENESS OF PRAYER
CONTENT
- James Teaching on Prayer (James 1:1-8; 4:1-3, 5:13-20)
- Jesus Teach His Disciples on How to Pray (Matt. 6:7-13)
- Reasons for Unanswered Prayers
- Types of Prayer
James Teaching on Prayer (James 1:1-8; 4:1-3, 5:13-20)
Meaning of Prayer
Prayer may be defined as a medium of communication and communion with God
According to James, the effectiveness of prayer depends on steadfastness, perseverance, faith and one’s righteousness. He advised Christians to endure all trials and ask all things with faith because any person who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For a double-minded person cannot receive anything from God. He also advised Christians to show joy in all things because whatever happens to us is meant by God to serve a purpose. For our prayers to be effective, it must be God centered, not self-centered. We must have faith and also make our hearts to be in tune with God. To pray effectively, we must always sincerely confess our sins.
James advised, if any Christian lacks wisdom, he should ask God, he said anyone suffering should pray.
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