Are You In Trouble?

JAMES 5:13 NIV “Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray.”

The best thing anyone facing trouble (affliction, hardship, evil) can do is pray. Pour out your heart to God and discuss the situation with Him. We are tempted to do many other things: cry, complain, blame others for the situation, but Scripture says we should pray whenever we face problems. Pray for yourself by yourself. There is nothing wrong with having other people pray for you. But there is something wrong with expecting others to pray, while you never pray. Sometimes we have missed it, and that is why we are in trouble. Other times, we may face trouble just because we live in a fallen world. But whenever we are in trouble for whatever reason, we need to know God’s direction as to what to do. Pour out your soul to the Lord, but also wait in His presence with thanks and praise. Let your heart and mind get quiet. Let God’s peace overcome your turmoil and worry (Philippians 4:6). God tells us that if we will draw near to Him, He will draw near to us (James 4:8). This is why you should pray. You need God’s help. He has the power, wisdom and knowledge to get you out of the trouble you face. Never cease praying (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Be of good cheer (John 16:33).God is working, and the answer is coming. Both your eternal destiny and your present trials are in God’s hands!