Family Devo: James 5:13-20

By: Molly Miller

When partnering with your family to know, love, and follow Jesus, we strive to create and share content filtered by the Head-Heart-Hands model.  

Head: the knowledge of God and His Word | Heart: the personal connection from scripture | Hands: a missional mindset 

Key Verse: “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

Head

What does this scripture tell you about God?

Heart

Verse 16 instructs us to confess our sins to each other and pray for each other. Think of someone who can become a prayer partner for you. (It can be a friend, family member, or someone at school or church!) Talk to and pray for one another often.

Hands

Verse 16 also says, “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” YOUR prayers are powerful and effective! Think of someone or a situation that you can be specifically praying for and make a point to pray about it daily. Who can you share these verses with this week?

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for hearing and answering our prayers! Help us to remember that You want to heal us when we are sick, help us when we are in trouble, forgive us when we sin, and rejoice with us when we are happy. I love You! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.