Word for the day by Christian Education Forum
Bear One Another in Prayer and Healing Bible Reading: James 5:13–18 Key verse : Vs 16 The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working . DEVOTION In James 5 we are reminded that prayer is meant to be shared, not carried alone. James speaks honestly about the different seasons of life, times of suffering, joy, weakness, and sickness, and invites the community to respond to each situation with prayer. This passage shows us that faith is not only personal, but deeply communal. Bearing one another in prayer means being willing to listen, to stand with others in their struggles, and to lift them up before God. James encourages believers to pray for the sick, to confess to one another, and to seek healing together. Healing in this sense is not only physical, but also emotional and spiritual, growing out of trust, humility, and love within the community. As we move through life, we learn how heavy burdens can become when carried alone. God invites us to sha...