#63 - A Human Being Just Like Us | James 5:17-18 | Pray Like It Matters

God doesn’t use perfect people—He uses dependent people. In this episode of The Daily Rebel, we break down James 5:17 and look at the life of Elijah through a completely different lens. Most people hear Elijah’s name and think of fire from heaven, miraculous power, and fearless faith. But James intentionally reminds us of something shocking: Elijah was “a human being as we are.” Same struggles. Same weaknesses. Same emotions. The same man who prayed boldly also battled fear, exhaustion, loneliness, and discouragement. The power was never in Elijah—the power was in the God Elijah trusted. This episode dismantles the lie that God only uses “super-spiritual” people and calls listeners back to dependence, alignment, and surrender. We unpack three key truths:Elijah was human — Stop disqualifying yourself because you don’t feel strong enough. You don’t need a different identity; you need deeper dependence on God. Elijah was positioned — Powerful prayer comes from alignment with God’s will, not emotional hype or performance. Elijah wasn’t trying to force God to move—he was moving with God. Elijah was available — God doesn’t use perfect people; He uses willing and surrendered people who make themselves available to Him. So many people spend their lives asking, “Am I enough?” when the better question is, “Am I available?” Jesus didn’t come for the strong or self-sufficient—He came for the weak and dependent. Because of Him, you don’t have to qualify yourself before coming to God. You just have to surrender. Elijah was just like us… but he trusted God, and God moved. Stop disqualifying yourself, and start depending on Him.Send us Fan MailBook Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite