Book of James👏🏼
✨Of recent, my brain has been convincing itself that I can only go to Jesus when I am sober, when I am clear minded and when I’m good enough to approach such an amazing being. ❌❌ Which is crazy because this is the complete opposite of what I preach. I am not practicing what I preach and therefore I am not reaping any benefits.I placed a reminder at the end of this post, “It is not the healthy who needs a doctor but the sick”.
Sick..
🤎🤎🤎We are all sick! We are all dying. Everyday. We who are struggling, we who are physically and/or mentally unwell. We are struggle with addiction. We who struggle with getting up and going to work or going to the gym. We who don’t want to leave the house or see people because we are ‘comfortable’. We are sick. We all have things to be healed by Jesus and through Him.
🤎🤎One of my favorite quotes I learned in high school is “HARD IS HARD” which means don’t compare your situation to anyone else and think “why are they so upset? They’re just going through X while I’m going through Y which is way worse, that leads to negative thoughts, self-pity, arrogance and other not so great fruits of your human spirit. Everyone is going through something that affects them differently than it would you, and the smallest thing to you may be life-changing for someone else. How you react & handle yourself in those situations is what matters most.
🤎Hold the Fruits of the Holy Spirit close and practice genuine prayer with God. Prayer is effective communication from us to Jesus and Jesus to us. He may respond in that prayer or very differently but he always hears and always listens. Even when we make that same mistake for the 500th time. 🌟He is a Faithful God, He is a loving God, He is a trustworthy God and he will never abandon his people. 🌟
Reflecting on the message from the Book of James, I've come to understand that spiritual and emotional healing is a journey that requires honesty and vulnerability. The verse "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick" really resonates because it reminds us that no one needs to be perfect or have everything figured out before seeking help from God. I’ve personally struggled with feeling unworthy or needing to be ‘better’ before approaching Jesus, but embracing the truth that we are all imperfect has been freeing. Prayer becomes a lifeline in those moments—it’s not about having the right words but being authentic and persistent even when we stumble repeatedly. James 5 encourages believers to bring their troubles and sicknesses to prayer, emphasizing community support through shared confession and intercession. This teaches me the importance of not isolating my struggles but instead opening up to trusted others for healing prayers. The chapter mentions anointing with oil and praying with faith, which symbolize trusting God’s power to restore. Moreover, the reminder "HARD IS HARD" is a powerful lesson in compassion—realizing that everyone’s pain is valid and uniquely challenging prevents us from diminishing our own or others' experiences. I find that holding onto the fruits of the Holy Spirit, like patience and kindness, helps me navigate tough times without falling into judgment or despair. In daily life, practicing genuine prayer, as James suggests, doesn’t mean we won’t face difficulties, but it builds a relationship with God who is faithful and loving. He listens even when we repeat our mistakes a hundred times. This faith brings hope and healing, confirming that no matter the circumstances, we are never abandoned. Overall, the teachings of James inspire me to approach my faith with humility and persistence, trusting that Jesus welcomes us exactly as we are—sick, struggling, yet ready to be made whole through Him.
