Tameka AndersonBehavior Coach | Creator of the THRIVE™ Framework & CALM Method™ at Cultivate Potential Strategies

Pray. Then act. #christianmom #christianmama #christian

5 Sept 2026 · 2 min

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In this brief sermon, the speaker argues that prayer alone is insufficient and can become prideful if not accompanied by action. Citing James 2:17‑20, Galatians 6:2, and Matthew 7:7, she emphasizes that true faith must produce works. She shares a recent personal experience where she received a distressing text, prayed for the person, and then contacted support, resulting in the individual's safety. From this, she concludes that many Christians' inaction fuels suffering. She offers a practical blueprint for responding to crises: listen, pray, take immediate action, refer if needed, and continue providing support. The message frames prayer as the starting gun, not the finish line, urging believers to combine prayer with tangible help.

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The Bible warns that just pray about it is pride. Here's what it says instead. James 2:17, even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead being alone. Then go down to verse 20. It says, but wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? So we are to pray but also works. I received a disturbing text message earlier today. Someone was in distress. And experiencing a real-life crisis. I was clear across town and honestly didn't know what I could do to help. I simply said, Lord, please touch her right now. Wrap your arms around her. Let her know that you love her until help can get there. And then I reached out to contact support. I'm grateful that that person was still alive and well because I prayed and took action. We have so much suffering in this world because I believe it's because a lot of Christians don't know what to do, so they do nothing. But Galatians 6:2 tells us to bear one another's burdens. So here's a blueprint I use. When someone tells me something hard, I listen first, pray, take action, and refer them if I cannot help immediately. Then I stick around to support. And it works. Matthew 7:7, ask and ye shall receive. Because prayer isn't the finish line, it's the starting gun.