“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5:16
Hiro’s father had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Hiro was a new Christian and even more grieved because his dad didn’t believe in Jesus Christ just as he did.
So Hiro’s college friends joined him in praying for his dad and family. They prayed consistently the entire semester. But there was no change.
Hiro believed God would answer his prayers. He took some time away from college to be with his family. But his friends continued to pray. Not long after he left, he called a friend to say, “Great news! God has answered our prayers! My dad and Mom have both come to faith in Christ!”
Dear one, the Bible says, “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” So pray! Don’t stop praying! And believe! God does hear your prayers.
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