A Word from James: Work
by Marilynn Chadwick
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. (James 5:16 NIV)
I work hard at prayer because I believe prayer works. Or rather I should say God works in response to prayer. The tension between how God's sovereign will and my prayer work together is a mystery. But James is clear. Prayer is to be our first response for all of life's situations. Prayer is about a relationship with God. But it's also productive—it accomplishes something. I'll say it again. Prayer works.
Just how does prayer work? What are the conditions for power-filled prayers? James gives us…
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