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When shame threatens to rule in your heart, turn your eyes upon Jesus. That’s the invitation Nancy, Dannah, and Portia Collins extend to you. Healing happens when we bring our sin out of the shadows and into the light of God’s redeeming grace.

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Today’s readings come from Psalm 119:25-32:2, Thessalonians 1, Jeremiah 27:1-29:23

James 5:16b

The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Some years ago I contracted whooping cough. To be honest, I thought it was only something children got and was amazed when my GP told me I had caught it. From time to time over a number of weeks I struggled to breathe. The worst episodes were in the middle of the night, and I will never forget those desperate attempts to breathe which ended in the ‘whoop’ as air finally, slowly and painfully returned to my lungs.

Breathing is essential to life, and I now have a new respect for the process and a deep gratitude that I can breathe without a struggle. The Bible makes it clear that prayer is the way in which we breathe as Christians. Everything depends on prayer. It has been wisely said that we are as strong as our prayer lives and no stronger.

James encourages his readers to pray because it can have incredible results. He points to Elijah, who was one of the most popular figures in the Old Testament. Key to Elijah’s life was the fact that he was a righteous man – he lived his life in step with God. That’s how God wants us to live our lives too, and it will only happen as we breathe in the life of God in prayer. Like Elijah, we will have our ups and downs, but as we pray we can confidently expect that our prayers will have great power and produce wonderful results.

Question

What steps do you need to take to ensure that prayer has a more central place in your life?

Prayer

Thank You Lord for the incredible privilege of prayer. Help me to never take it for granted. Amen

There’s a new #1 this week! Join William Ryan III as we count down the 20 biggest songs in Christian music.

Jamie MacDonald shares her personal connection to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Colton Dixon tells the story behind his new fragrance, and we have details on how you can watch Phil Wickham’s upcoming concert from home.

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Did a global flood really reshape the earth, or is it an ancient myth? Billy Crone examines the geological, archeological, linguistic, and fossil evidence that points to the biblical account of Noah – and reveals why it still matters today. (J2808_FFT)

Fear, discouragement, and exhaustion can leave even faithful believers feeling defeated. Dr. Tony Evans looks at Elijah’s lowest moment and explains how God provides the encouragement and strength we need when life becomes overwhelming.

Our honesty with God moves His heart more than perfectly worded prayers ever can. Moses’ humble, honest prayer of confession stirred God’s heart to not yet give up on the people of Israel. Exodus 32 teaches us that, if we fail to admit we need God’s presence in our lives, we will forever stay lost in the wilderness.

In this message, Adrian Rogers examines Psalm 23 to show us how we can smile at death.

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