In Jesus Name

Now that we've unpacked the model prayer and seen how our Lord and Savior taught us to pray, consider this very important element to prayer found in John 14:13-14 where Jesus said, "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."

Since Jesus has all authority in Heaven and Earth (Matthew 28:18), praying in His name puts His power behind our requests. Praying in His name grants us access to God (Hebrews 4:16) and allows us to claim His righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). Praying in His name gives us the authority to ask (Matthew 7:7) and the assurance of response (1 John 5:14).

Praying in Jesus' name tells our Heavenly Father that we have full and complete confidence is His infinite knowledge and power. It also ensures that our hearts are right with God and asks that He either grants, delays or denies our requests as He sees fit.

For those times that our prayer life seems stale, remember who we are addressing and by whose authority we address Him.