ames 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
This verse says a lot more than it seems, first we are to confess our faults or sins one to another. This is not saying to our pastor but to a friend who we know will help us pray that we may receive our healing. When we share our faults with one another it helps both parties to hold up each other. This also require us to put our pride aside so can confess what ever it is we need help with. When we have someone who is an energetic and passionate about prayer they usually can help us touch the throne of God. Even though we may not know the needs of the ones close to us we should always be faithful to pray for them. A lot of times because we pray for others God will take care our needs without us even asking. A lot times we my not get the answer when we want it but we should continue to pray till we get an answer. This is what the effect of the fervent prayer of a righteous man means, to pray til you get an answer.