{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Real Life - Real Praying","description":"James 5:13-20\n&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;\nReal Praying, Real Practical . . .\n&amp;nbsp;\n&amp;middot;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; When I am suffering because of the trials of this life, my first response should be to pray. (v. 13)\n&amp;nbsp;\nThe truth is that many times we pray after we&amp;rsquo;ve gone through the checklist of options that don&amp;rsquo;t work.&amp;nbsp;\n&amp;nbsp;\nTruth Statement:&amp;nbsp; \nPrayer is undervalued and underestimated as a true and viable solution to everyday problems.\n&amp;nbsp;\n&amp;middot;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Whether I&amp;rsquo;m suffering or full of joy, my response should always be God-directed in prayer and praise.\n&amp;nbsp;\nToo Weak and Exhausted to Pray . . .\n&amp;nbsp;\n&amp;middot;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Spiritual weakness should not keep me from praying; it should compel me to ask for spiritual leadership to come alongside me and pray.&amp;nbsp; (James 5:14-16; 1 Peter 5:1-11)\no&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Prayer strengthens those who are weak. (Hebrews 12:3; Revelation 2:3)\no&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Prayer restores those who are exhausted.\no&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Prayer brings about confession of sin that may be contributing to spiritual weakness.\no&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Prayer is powerfully effective.\n&amp;nbsp;\nHow Am I to Respond to What God has Spoken?","author_name":"Crossgate Church Podcasts","author_url":"http:\/\/crossgate.libsyn.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/2206861\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/5372022"}