Secrete of effective prayer in Psalm 91
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” Psalm 91:9/10 (KJV) Bible Studies Series 43 Study 11 THE SECRET OF EFFECTIVE PRAYER THE LETTER OF JAMES by Francis Dixon Scripture Portion: James 5:16-18 The Bible is filled with promises, encouragements and illustrations which emphasise the secret of effective prayer. It is said that James had knees that were worn down by his constant habit of kneeling. If so, we have the testimony of a man who had proved the secret of effective prayer in his life and practised what he preached. But notice the statement he makes in verse 16: “”The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective”” –- in other words, it gets results. 1. There is a kind of prayer which is not always, or very rarely, effective. The reason this prayer is ineffective and useless is because God does