James 5:13-16
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let
them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the
elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in
the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the
sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will
be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for
each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is
powerful and effective.
The very name of Jesus heals and brings peace.
In browsing social media I’ve found people calling out for
help, asking for prayer, advice, and information. People hurt, become ill, and find
themselves in need. Me too.
Our world has gotten bigger through the internet. The beauty
of networking with people around the world is the connection. I have family
across the pond and across the states. I’ve connected with authors in Australia
and Europe. Behind every post, comment, photo, and link is a person. Someone who
is striving to live in this world of chaos and craziness.
I thank God, I not only have family and friends to connect
to, but I have Jesus. Matthew West sings the song Don’t Stop Praying and
Here Be Lions sing I Speak Jesus. Both songs echo the message to keep
praying. Take worries, doubts, praises, and concerns to Jesus. So many times,
when I’m scrolling through my social media feeds I pause to read another person
seeking prayer for someone they love or for themselves. When I see this, I stop
and pray. I’m thankful my friends and family reach out, and I’m beyond grateful
I have a place to go with their needs and mine.
Jesus hears us when we pray.
Pray for one another.