IS ANYONE AFFLICTED?

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. (Jam 5:13 KJV)

My message in this article is short and straight forward.

Time and time again Christians do everything else but the right thing when we need help.  When situations arise that clearly show that we need help; be it physical, mental or spiritual, the scripture has shown us what to do. In these kinds of situations we are not to complain, murmur, worry or seek help from people before talking to God. Don’t say ‘that is easy’ because it is easier said than done.  Bring to remembrance how many times you turned to man in the time of trouble instead of turning to God. I am sure you can count quite some instances. This is what Jesus had to say about this situation;

Can any of you add a single hour to your span of life by worrying? (Mat 6:27 ISV)

Jesus’ message is clear; no situation will achieve a positive turnaround through worrying. If you want any adverse situation to change then worrying is not the way to go. If there is anything to change in your life, prayer is the paramount weapon. Hezekiah prayed; Daniel prayed; Nehemiah prayed; Esther prayed; Jesus prayed; Paul prayed; the Apostles prayed and they all receive answers! 

So if any man afflicted [distressed, stricken, plagued, hurt, miserable, suffering, wretched], LET HIM/HER PRAY.

HAVE YOU PRAYED?