Pray About It

James 5:13-18

I. Prayer At All Times – v. 13

A. When suffering – See Psalm 46:1

B. When cheerful – See Ephesians 5:19

II. Prayer And The Confession of Sin – vv. 14-15

A. Sickness because of sin

B. The recourse:

1. Church leaders are requested.

2. Confession is made.

3. Elders pray in faith.

4. Cleansing and healing are experienced.

III. Praying For One Another – v.16a

A. Share concerns.

B. Bear one another’s burdens.

C. Look to God for healing.

1. Some healing is related to confession of sin.

2. In His will, God sometimes miraculously heals.

3. Sometimes God does not immediately heal.

4. At death every Christian experiences complete and lasting healing.

IV. Effective Prayer – vv. 16b-18

A. In the life of Elijah

B. In our lives

C. In the lives of others for whom we pray

D. In homes

E. In churches

F. In nations

“Take it to the Lord in prayer.”