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Abide: Engaging the Book of James

DAY 5 OF 5

PRAYING SCRIPTURE

James 5:13–16

In this passage, it seems James was telling his readers to pray all the time about everything. That makes sense, because if we believe God is personal and always near, why not talk to Him all the time about every detail that disturbs us?

To help you get started, here is a list of things to pray about:

  • Tell God about the ways you are struggling, and remember your friends and family members who are suffering too.
  • Tell God what makes you feel cheerful today. James encouraged singing praises (v. 13); for example, pick one of the following passages in Psalms and write it out or sing it: Psalms 89:1–2; 95:6–7; 145:1–2; 146:2. As James instructed, confess your sins and pray for one another (v. 16).

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About this Plan

Abide: Engaging the Book of James

James offers practical advice on Christian living and in this unique, 5-day study you will be invited to apply proven Scripture engagement methods to better understand what James is saying and how to apply it to your life. Each day provides insights from a different chapter in James. Excerpts are from The Abide Bible, which provides various Scripture engagement tools--including Praying Scripture, Journaling, Contemplating, Picture It, and Engage Through Art--to help you meet God in God's Word so He can transform your life.

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We would like to thank HarperCollins/Zondervan/Thomas Nelson for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/