The effective, fervent prayer of a right man avails much.
James 5:16 - another translation
The earnest (heartfelt) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available.
For prayer to be effective it must be fervent, but don't misunderstand the word fervent. We don't have to "work up" some emotion for GOD to hear our prayers.
I have prayed and never had a emotional "out burst", but times I have. GOD really don't listen to our words or even emotions, but He listens to our hearts. He cares about what our hearts are saying. Don't think I am saying GOD don't care what we say, because He does, He just listens from our hearts.
It took me a long time in my christian walk to understand that not every prayer you are going to cry or "feel" something. I always thought something was wrong with me when I did not "feel" anything when praying. But I now know GOD heard my prayers with or without a feeling because He listened to my heart.
Your prayers are being heard!! Don't think their not, GOD always hears our hearts!!
Also, James 5:16 states that the fervent prayer of a "righteous" man is powerful. This means a man who is not under condemnation-one who has confidence in GOD and in the power of prayer. It does not mean a man without any imperfection in his life.
Faith is not based on feelings in the emotions, but on knowledge in the heart!!
In His Name
GOD bless you and yours....
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