"Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them"    James 5:13-14 NIV

Whatever you face, whatever you feel, James encourages you to pray. There are many forms of prayer, here James means the most simple - just talk to God!  No need for big words, jargon or religious language. No specific place or posture. Anywhere and anytime: whilst doing the washing up, gardening, in the shower, anywhere! God will be listening, indeed, looking forward to hearing from you. As the classic old hymn says, take it to the Lord in prayer.

What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer. 

It is well worth reading the rest of the words. Even better - sing it!  Just between you & God. Makes the washing up more fun too.

DG the Webmaster