Today a friend prayed for me. Her prayer of faith (in God for me) was like a lifeline at a time I needed a lifeline.
It has been my experience that we can have great faith in God for answering and helping other people; there's not a doubt there that God will answer. But sometimes, when it comes to having faith for something in our own lives, it's harder to do. And then someone who does have that great faith in God for us comes along and prays for us, and their faith sparks our own faith! (Remember, it only takes a spark...) We believe because they believe that God will answer the needs in our lives.
It's like a lifeline of faith...we're drowing or floundering in a sea of doubt, and their prayer becomes a lifeline to pull us into the boat of faith and victory.
James 5:15:
"The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the lord will raise him (or her)up..."
James 5:16
"The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man (or woman) avails much.
Just a current example of how important and powerful our words are, and how they can change lives!
Thanks for visiting my blog, Sharon, and for leaving such a sweet, encouraging comment. Yes, our words are so very important. We truly speak either life or death over ourselves and others. May God put a guard on my lips is my constant prayer. Hope you will visit often. Have a blessed, wonderful day!
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