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1 | Ineffective prayer? | James 5:16 | charis | 6008 | ||
Friends and colleagues, Is there such a thing as 'ineffective prayer?' Explain from scripture. (I used the phrase 'passive prayer' in a posting the recently) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | Ineffective prayer? | James 5:16 | Searcher56 | 6013 | ||
Prayers of the Baal priests were ineffective. I think the context of verse 16 carries to verses 17-18 ... and starts in verse 13. Since Elijah's prayers were powerful and effective (NIV). He prayed and there was no rain (1 Kin. 17:1). If God's other prophets did not know about what Elijah said and believed it, their prayers were ineffective ... maybe. Prayer is not to change God's position, but, ours. The he challanged the Baal priests, who prayed with no answer, no matter what they did (18:23-29). The reason they were ineffective, is they prayed to the wrong god. Then, Elijah prayed and there was fire (vv. 30-40) and fire from Heaven (vss. 41-46). There are other reasons why a prayer is ineffective - likesin, wrong motive, babbling (reperating witout thinking); to name a few. Bottom line Pray Rearranges All in You, to know what is God's will. Steve |
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3 | Ineffective prayer by believers? | James 5:16 | charis | 6017 | ||
Dear Steve, I thought your answer was very good! I especially liked the last statement. If you don't mind, I would like to make an adjustment, and ask again. Can believer's prayers be ineffective? I know you touched on this, but I think this important question is pertinent to the church. Blessings in Jesus' name, charis |
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4 | Ineffective prayer by believers? | James 5:16 | Searcher56 | 6032 | ||
Yes - Our prayer can be ineffective. Prayer is more than asking. Look at the Model Prayer (Mat. 6:9-13). But, when we ask the barriers are ... a. First, we do not submit ourselves to God, asking according to His will (John 15:7). If we do this the rest of the list may not apply. b. We fail to ask. We don't take the time (Jam. 4:2). While He know what we need, He wants to hear from us. We also need to stop talking and listen to what He says; sometime in the Bible. c. We lack faith. We don't believe God can (Jam. 1:6-7). The problem is not witth God. d. We ask with the wrong motives (Jam. 4:2) e. We have sin (James 4:8,9; 5:15, 16). If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me (Psa. 66: 18). We are not obedient (1Jo. 3:22). f. We are not humble (Jam. 4:8-10). The Pharisee and publican (Luke 18:10-14). This is a short list. But, when I pray, I need to focus on Him. If in public, I am not talking to them or for their benifit. |
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