Persevering in the Meantime

Main Point: Persevering in the meantime requires prayerful dependence on ChristKey Scripture: James 5:13-20A General Reminder: Give Every Situation to God (5:13)Whatever your circumstances, always be mindful of God. Express your prayerful dependence on him, and give your situation to him in prayer or praiseA Specific Appeal : Depend on the Lord Together (5:14-18)When we pray with faith, we ought to anticipate a positive answer to that prayer, rather than assuming that God will give a negative answerAll of us ought to be active in confessing our sins to one another and praying for one another, that we might be healed both physically and spirituallyA Final  Encouragement Watch Out for One Another (5:19-20)As we make our way through this fallen world, waiting for the Lord’s return, James wants us to watch out for one another