James 5:14 Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15 and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up;
The term Sick in verse 14 is "Physically feeble". In most churches there is a running list of people who are in the hospital, recovering from surgery or a bout of illness. Many are chronically ill and need ongoing prayer, love and practical support.
Verse 15 is an astounding promise: :The prayer of faith will save (keep safely) the person that is physically ill. Not cure but safe passage seems to be the focus.
We Praise God for "Prayers of faithfulness". Our former church had a monthly healing service in the evening and also during our monthly communion service. They were an integral part of the monthly and annual plan of services. Many give testimonies about God's answers to those prayers.
Our first grandchild was born, IMO, in response to prayers for pregnancy. Despite warnings that he would be sickly and abortion may be necessary, he was very healthy at birth and throughout his young life.
Read Breaking Free to get more ideas about healing prayers.
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