The book of James in chapter 5 references an often quoted scripture – the prayers of a righteous man availeth much. Notice that it is written “a righteous man.” How do we interpret what a righteous man means? My guess is that it is someone who loves the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. Someone who puts God above their own fleshly desires. Someone who honors God by obeying His laws. Examples would be someone who chooses willfully not to lie, to cheat, to steal, to fornicate or practice any sexual sin outside of marriage. I know all of this seems like ancient stuff compared to modern American morales. However the simple truth is God’s laws don’t change. They don’t become hip and they are not affected by woke thoughts. They are consistent. Conclusion: if you are desiring your prayers regarding health, personal relationships, etc to be blessed, consider where you are currently living as a righteous man (or woman).
Speaking of prayers, please lift up my sister in law Lenise Howard today. Her kneee surgery is today and all of us would covet your prayers regarding the works of her surgeon and how well she responds to the antibiotics to stop the infection. There is another lady who also needs your prayers. She has a cancer that has now spread into her brain and the surgery is today to remove it to alleviate the pain and seizures the tumor is causing.
So many needs. However we do serve an awesome and mighty God who can heal as He chooses. I pray each of us strives to love God more than ourselves and desire to be that righteous man or woman that He has called us to be.