This sermon is part of our series walking through the book of James showing how genuine faith produces steadfast endurance, godly wisdom, and practical obedience in everyday life. Discover why your prayers as a regular person have incredible power and don't require special techniques or perfect righteousness. This biblical teaching explores James 5:13-20 and reveals the surprising truth about prayer that every Christian needs to understand. Learn how Elijah, despite his miraculous ministry, was just like us - experiencing fear, doubt, and depression. Find out why the power of prayer doesn't come from fancy methods or spiritual rankings, but from Christ's righteousness given to every believer. Explore practical guidance on when to pray, how to pray as a regular person, and why patience is essential when prayers aren't immediately answered. This message addresses common struggles with prayer effectiveness, spiritual comparison, and feeling inadequate in your prayer life. Perfect for Christians who want to understand biblical prayer, overcome prayer insecurities, and develop confidence in their relationship with God. Topics covered include righteous prayer, Elijah's humanity, Christ's righteousness, prayer timing, suffering and prayer, patience in prayer, and practical prayer application. Whether you're new to faith or have been praying for years, this teaching will transform your understanding of how God hears and responds to regular prayers from regular people. Learn to pray with confidence knowing that your simple conversations with God carry tremendous power through Jesus Christ. Hays Hills Baptist Church seeks to bring life-changing hope, to an ever-changing people, through the unchanging Gospel