#soap # James 05 ## Title: An Unexpected Place of Healing ## Scripture: (James 5:16) “So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness.” (NET) ## Observation: God’s Word says that we go to God for forgiveness. (1 John 1:9) It even says that if we claim we have not sinned, we are liars and the truth is not in us. This means we need to be honest and realize we all need a Savior. However, how many times have we sinned, promised God we would never do that again, and fallen right back into that sin again and again? This cycle of sin can be very discouraging. We may even wonder why we keep falling into the sin since we have confessed it to God. The Bible tells us in this passage the key to healing. The key is walking with others. There is something powerful about telling someone else what we are going through. Not only does it provide comfort, it also provides accountability and a consistent voice of encouragement and challenge. So, here is the promise: We go to God for forgiveness. We go to God’s people for healing. ## Application: Invite someone into your struggles and find healing. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for providing a way not only for forgiveness, but for healing too.