The recent movie War Room is about Elizabeth, a real estate agent who discovers the power of prayer through one of her clients, Miss Clara. The young mother and wife, along with her husband and daughter, experience an unexpected turn for the better when they begin to focus on their prayer life. Many critics blasted the movie, some going as far as to call it “poppycock” and an “elongated infomercial for prayer.” Cinemablend.com said “nonbelievers will find it laughable” but had to admit it “struck a chord” with its evangelical audience.

The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

James 5:16

Today’s verse might be one reason it resonated so well with believers. James instructed Christians the same way Miss Clara did – to confess your sins to one another and pray for one another. The reason Elizabeth’s family experienced a turnaround is also found in today’s verse: there is power in prayer. Whether non-Christians believe it or not, prayer works.

If you haven’t spent enough time in your own “war room” this holiday season, it’s not too late to start. Refocus on your prayer life now and into the coming New Year. The nation’s people and leaders need your mighty intercessions.

Recommended Reading: James 5:13-20