Wednesday, December 31, 2008

12/31/08 Prayer and Community

12/31/08

SCRIPTURE: James 5:13-16
Therefore confess yours sins to each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective (James 5:16).
OBSERVATION:
This passage is about prayer and community.
APPLICATION:
Confessing mistakes and sins to those close to us helps us be accountable and makes for a stronger Christian community. This also teaches the Good News of Salvation (that we are forgiven) and frees our hearts for prayer.
PRAYER:
Lord, forgive me when I have sinned against you and neighbor. Let me give thanks for always being able to come to you in prayer.
YIELD:
I must yield self-centeredness.

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