I’m reading this book on ”Finding Your Way” by Gary Laferla and in a particular chapter, he wrote on this area, that required me to read twice before deciding to post this up. Thing is, it struck me the first time, but I didn’t have time to blog, so here I am, sharing this with all of you. Here goes:
John 15:7 “But if you stay joined to Me and My Words remain in you, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted!”
You may have noted that there is a condition to unlocking the power of prayer. Jesus said, “If you stay joined to me…” The word JOINED is also rendered “abide” and means to stay in a certain relationship. The condition to receiving answers to prayer is to be joined to Jesus in a close relationship. Jesus went on with the condition saying, “… and [if] My Word remain in you…” God’s Word is vital to you prayer life and influences your daily life. Jesus taught Hid disciples these two conditions for receiving answered prayers: Stay close to Me and let My Word be the central focus of your life. He ask us as well to meet these two conditions for answered prayer. If they are met, our prayers will be in accordance with Hid purposes and we will receive what we have asked for, according to His will.
Jesus said, “Until now you have asked nothing in My Name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” (John 16:24). Asking in Jesus’ name means to ask in accordance with His nature, purpose, and divine will.
When we go to God in prayer and ask for something in Christ’s name, we are saying, “Will you attach Your Name to my desire?” Whether the desire is a new purchase, business venture, relationship, or idea, God will answer – according to His will.
You and I need to understand that not everything we desire is within God’s will for our lives. God will grant only those request that are in keeping with His divine will. We often think that we know what’s best for our lives, but it is the Lord who knows what will bring us true joy and fulfillment. When we walk through this world abiding by God’s will, we experience abundant life.
~to be continued~
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