ANYTHING?

“If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.” JOHN 14:14

Will God answer that deep desire of your heart that you’ve repeatedly taken to His throne? Will He really help you? Jesus placed only one condition on answering your requests—that they be made in His name. However, this doesn’t mean merely affixing the phrase “in Jesus’ name” to the end of every appeal.

As Christ spoke to His disciples, they understood that His name signified His character. So to pray “in the name of Jesus” meant that they would conform their requests to His mission, values, and will.

How do you do that? How can you be sure your prayers align with His character? Rely on the Holy Spirit. Romans 8: 26 explains, “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us” (NIV).

Praying in Jesus’ name requires the help of the Holy Spirit. So allow His Spirit to guide your words and conform the desires of your heart to His will. And be assured—He hears you and will answer.

Holy Spirit, thank You for guiding my prayers. Align my heart with God’s will and help me walk in Your ways, amen.

In His presence . . . pray with hope and boldness.

Stanley, Dr. Charles F.. Every Day in His Presence (p. 214).