So for people who say they follow Jesus, this should be a given. Should is the operative word in that phrase. But how often is prayer one of the last things on the list? I know for myself it’s not the first thing I run to when I know it should be! It’s disheartening that I can’t seem to get that part of my Christian walk right.
This week we focus on putting Jesus’ name on everything. We do this primarily through prayer. I don’t want to clutter this thing up with too many words so we’ll keep it short and to the point.
Who will you pray for in Jesus’ name today?
What is going on in your life that needs to be given over to Jesus to take care of for you?
Who in your life is hurting and needs to know the Jesus who cares and loves them?
These are just a few things that need Jesus’ name spoken over them. Buying a car? Put the car in Jesus’ name for a day or two before you get it. Changing jobs? Leave it in Jesus’ name for a night or two and see what he says. Having trouble with illness, loneliness, anxiety? Put Jesus’ name on it tonight and sleep knowing he has it.
Look I get it prayer isn’t some magic potion that as soon as we say AMEN everything goes perfect. But something happens inside of us when we place our concerns, loved ones, troubles in Jesus’ name. It’s a faith thing. It’s a trust moment.
So what in your life needs to have Jesus’ name attached to it today? Praying you today friend.
There is only one name that will really make a difference. You could try to use any other name you’d like but all of them will end up failing you at some point. So I’d like to just save you the time and effort. Now I know some of you are thinking well he’s a pastor so that’s why he’s telling us all of this. He kind of has to doesn’t he? Well, no I don’t have to, but I’ve found that nothing else will do.