Day 7:
Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. (John 16:23-24)
It’s easy to pray to God in a moment of desperation or to casually tell someone that you’re praying for them. But is that how our prayer life should be? God loves us, and he listens to every one of our prayers. But because he loves us and wants what’s best for us, he instructs us on how to pray.
Prayers to God in Jesus’ name are powerful because before we ask God for something, and we listen to what he wants for us. We understand that his good plan is better than anything we could imagine on our own. It means we’re asking God to fulfill his plan—even if it isn’t the same as ours.
So, the next time you pray, do so with confidence that God will honor prayers offered in Jesus’ name!
Prayer: Father, may my daily prayers be focused on your good plan and not my own selfish desires. Thank you for the confidence I can have when I pray in Jesus’ name!