PRAYER THOUGHTS: PRAYERS OF THE RIGHTEOUS

The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much (James 5:16).

One of the foundation stones of the reformation is, "the priesthood of all believers."  It is based in I Peter 2: 9 which says, But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a people for God's own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.  This was written to Christians in general, not to a specific class of clergy.  The reason this is important to bring up is that it isn't just clergy who can offer up effective prayers.  In the New Testament God makes no distinction between clergy and laity.  Every Christian has the responsibility to pray for each other and to share the gospel with others.  Granted, there are differences of spiritual gifts, but God hears the prayers of each committed Christan whether he or she is "clergy" or "laity."

I tell you all this because it is important for you to understand that your prayers prayed in faith are just as effective as any pastor, priest or pope!

Love & Prayers;
Tom