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Jan 10, 2020 · We pray in Jesus’s name because in him “we have a great high priest” (Hebrews 4:14; also 10:21). Just as the high priest alone could enter the very presence of God in the earthly tabernacle (and only once a year), so Jesus is greater, entering God’s own presence in heaven.
- Affirmation. Praying the names of God brings affirmation to our hearts, minds, and souls. As we all know, doubt creeps in and causes us to question the Lord we love.
- Declaration. Praying the names of God declares who He is and the mighty things He has done. When we feel weak, discouraged, or even tempted by the enemy, we can call upon the name of the Lord boldly, knowing He is mighty to save.
- Comfort. Praying the names of God brings comfort to our weary souls. Just by speaking the names of the Lord aloud, a sense of peace washes over us by His Spirit.
- Surrender. Praying the names of God is a form of surrender. With all the worries, responsibilities, and burdens we carry, we desperately need to surrender everything to the God who redeems.
Jan 4, 2022 · Prayer in Jesus’ name is taught in John 14:13-14, “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” Some misapply this verse, thinking that saying “in Jesus’ name” at the end of a prayer results in God’s always granting what is ...
5 days ago · Jesus wanted us to pray in his name, promising that whatever we ask the Father in his name he will give us (John 14:13; 15:16; 16:23) and that whenever two or three are gathered in his name, he will be present in our midst (Matthew 18:20).
Aug 20, 2024 · A short answer is Jesus is God is the Holy Spirit is Jesus.... Therefore, every time we pray in Jesus’ name, we are truly praying in the name of the entire Godhead (Trinity). The Bible tells us to pray in Jesus’ name, however, and we should be quick to follow the commandments of Scripture.
When we pray “in Jesus name” it means that we would pray in a way that is consistent to Jesus’ will. 1 John 5:14-15 tells us, “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.”
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Jun 28, 2024 · Jesus revolutionizes this approach in the New Testament. In the Lord’s Prayer, he instructs his disciples to pray, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9). This invocation of God as “Father” reflects a close, familial relationship uncommon in Jewish prayers of the time.
