The book of James has many parallels with the Sermon on the Mount (Van Voorst, pg. 485). It is understood that James 5:13-18 can be a very difficult passage to understand. However, the main point of the passage is very clear though. Here, James emphasizes the importance of prayer. As a matter of fact, he mentions it in every verse. Through the passages, we can see: 1) the importance of individual prayer, 2) the importance of community prayer, and finally 3) the effectiveness of …show more content…
While society is constantly changing, we need prayer to survive and remain productive. As stated before, we need to have constant communication to God. We need to be thankful for what we have and/or what we are yet to receive. Life is too short to wonder about the “what ifs”. I am a prayer warrior. I find it relevant to pray when things are going good just as much as I pray when they are going bad. Although they have taken prayer out of the schools, I find it imperative to teach our children about prayer within our individual homes. This will follow them as they endure their own trials and tribulations of life. Once taught, it becomes instilled within them. Proverbs 22:6 states, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” I am a firm believer in that verse because my mother trained me to read the Bible and to pray consistently over all things. Just as we need air to breathe, I believe that prayer is needed in order to