John 14: 13: "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son." This does not guarantee that God will do whatever we ask if only we add to our prayer the words “in Christ’s name.” To pray in Christ’s name is to identify with the purpose of Christ to the extent that our will has become identified with the will of God (1 John 5:14). To ask in Jesus’ “name” does not mean to tack such an expression on the end of a prayer as a mere formula. It means: 1) the believer’s prayer should be for His purposes and kingdom and not selfish reasons; 2) the believer’s prayer should be on the basis of His merits and not any personal merit or worthiness; and 3) the believer’s prayer should be in pursuit of His glory alone. Those who do not obtain what they specifically request are often surprised by a different but better answer—and “no” is sometimes the best answer. Prayer is a time to acknowledge God's Sovereignty over your situation. It is a time to submit to His perfect will and plan. When we pray with this mindset, we have no fear regarding the answer. God's will is perfect and so should be our submission to it.
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