Take Away / Application: How to have power in your prayer life.

All of us hold important things or pieces of information. From grandma’s secret recipe, our bank account information or the password that we use for everything online. But what is the most important piece of information we need to know and let others know? The Bible gives us the answer to what truly is of first importance.

Take Away / Application: Understanding the spiritual response to life when you go through hard times, good times and sickness.

Key Scripture: James 5:7–12

Take Away / Application: James points forward to Jesus coming again to right every wrong—a time when our Savior will return to gather the faithful and judge those who do not acknowledge him. And until this time comes, Christians are left with the call to persevere in both our faith and our deeds.

Key Scripture: James 5:1–5

Take Away / Application: Do your possessions control you or do you control your possessions?

Key Scripture: James 4:13–17

**Take Away / Application

• Invite God into the details and plans of our lives.

• The simple plan for your life is to follow God’s will.