I find it interesting that in a passage that speaks on effective prayers, we are instructed to confess our sins to each other and pray for one another.
Frankly, sometimes I find it difficult to confess my sins just to God, let alone another person! But, this verse is speaking to the great fellowship and family we are to have as believers. We all should have a confidant in our Christian walk. Some folks call them accountability partners or prayer partners. Whatever the name, we should all have someone who we can be transparent with in our walk with God.
None of us know it all. All of us fall short of God's glory. When we can humbly admit our faults, we are able to grow and change for the better.
On the flip side, when we can listen to someone admit where they've gone wrong and not judge or condemn them... When we can keep their confidence and not go gossip to others... When we can embrace them still in love and bring them up before the Lord... That's when our prayers become effective. That's when our prayers produce results.
Do you have someone with whom you can share your struggles? Is there someone else praying with you about the things you are dealing with? If you don't, ask the Lord to show you another believer that you can trust to stand with you in faith.
Are you a trustworthy person with whom someone can confide in? Are you believing God for someone else's breakthrough and not just your own?
Make sure that you are taking full advantage of the power of prayer. Sometimes you do need another person in your corner. Sometimes it takes the faith of another person standing with you to see something come through.
Verse of the Day: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 (NLT)
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