I read Joyce’s daily devotional to Annie the other morning and it really spoke to me about praying in Jesus’ Name. So, I thought I’d pass it along to you. I’m now praying to the Father in Jesus’ Name which is something I’ve forgotten about doing over time. ☺
How To Pray Effectively
[Yes] I will grant [I Myself will do for you] whatever you shall ask in My Name [as presenting all that I am].
John 14:14
I reached a point in my prayer life where I felt frustrated, so I began to seek God about it. I wanted the assurance that my prayers were being effective. I wanted to have confidence that when I prayed, power was released to work in the situation I had prayed about. I wanted those things, but to be honest, I didn’t have assurance or confidence.
Satan definitely wants to steal our confidence concerning prayer. Many people express the same frustrations that I felt. They pray, but all the while they’re wondering if they are being effective. What is wrong? I believe that we mistakenly think we need to be perfect in order to have power in prayer, but we don’t. That is why we have been given the name of Jesus is which to pray!
When we pray in Jesus’ Name, we are presenting to God the Father all that Jesus is, not what we are. Thankfully, I don’t pray in Joyce’s name; if I did I would never accomplish anything! The Holy Spirit helps us pray as we ought to, and the name of Jesus guarantees the answer! Be bold in prayer because you have the name above every other name and at the mention of that name, every knee must bow (Philippians 2:10).
Pray boldly, expecting results!
Yes, I know God is sovereign and that His plans for me are far better than any plans I may have for myself. But, I’m having a different prayer experience ever since I began praying in Jesus’ Name according to Joyce’s devotional entry from the other day. She reminded me of the Bible’s words to pray in Jesus’ Name. I hope this helps you.
Happy Monday, Everyone!
God bless,
Mark