Have you ever wondered how in the world pharmacist's decipher the chicken scratch handwriting of doctor's? I've often thought a course in hieroglyphics must be standard course for pharmacy students.
A recent study revealed that 7,000 Americans die each year as a result of misfilled prescriptions.
Thankfully, God has a prescription for our lives, whether we find ourselves in the midst of suffering, satisfaction or sickness. It is recorded in James 5.13-16 and serves as the perfect medicine to sooth our every spiritual need.
Two weeks ago in our Connection Groups, we shared with each other regarding how to make our church a "safe place" for people to share their struggles and successes. Subsequently, last Sunday morning, one of our men responded to God's invitation, sharing with our church a need for he and his grown daughter. His daughter is battling addiction issues and needs divine help. Immediately following our benediction, one of our sisters came to encourage our brother, sharing with him her own struggle in the very problem facing his daughter. She meet with his daughter last Monday morning to share her story and to encourage her.
A part of God's prayer prescription - perhaps the most difficult part - is the call to share our burdens (even our sins) with each other so that righteous people may intercede on our behalf.
Righteous, intercessory prayer - in contrast to a misfilled prescription - just might save your spiritual life!
