How does patience belong alongside prayer for healing?

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James calls the church to patient endurance and also gives practical instructions for prayer for the sick.

Read the passage in context

Galatians 5:22–23 · KJV
James 5:7–16 · KJV

Read both themes in the same chapter. A congregation has opportunities to care while a person is waiting, as well as when a specific need is first shared.

From the passage to daily life

Paul includes patience among the fruit of the Spirit. Consider how it changes the way a group listens to someone with a long illness.

Discussion and reflection

How does patience belong alongside prayer for healing?
James calls the church to patient endurance and also gives practical instructions for prayer for the sick.
What can I do when someone needs ongoing support?
Ask what help would serve them this week and keep checking in after the initial prayer.

Put the study into practice

Plan one repeatable act of care and set a time to follow through.

Historical source · SermonIndex transcript attributed to Smith Wigglesworth · Open the archived message

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“There is a fruit of the Spirit that must accompany the gift of healing, and that is longsuffering.”

Smith Wigglesworth · On a related theme

“The faith of Jesus alone could get the job done, but He still required others to have faith.”

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