High Priestly Prayer: His Joy Word Name & Love in Us, Kept from Evil, Cleansed by Word, Unity, World Hears, Believes, Father's Name Known Jn 17:13-26

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"But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so they may have My joy fulfilled within them. I have given them Your Word and the world has hated them. For they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.

They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by the Truth; Your Word is Truth. As You sent Me into the world, I have also sent them into the world. For them I sanctify Myself, so that they too may be sanctified by the Truth. I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message, that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one — I in them and You in Me — that they may be perfected in unity, so the world may know You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.

Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, although the world has not known You, I know You, and they know that You sent Me. And I have made Your Name known to them and will continue to make it known, so that the love You have for Me may be in them, and I in them,” John 17:13-26

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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We come before the Lord with hearts full of gratitude for the profound truth revealed in Christ’s High Priestly Prayer in John 17. This passage is not merely a record of Jesus’ words, it is a sacred blueprint for our lives as believers, a divine invitation into the very heart of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We lift this prayer before the throne of grace, asking the Holy Spirit to illuminate its depths and apply its truth to our lives.

Father, we thank You for the joy of Christ that You desire to fulfill within us. Jesus prayed, "But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so they may have My joy fulfilled within them." (John 17:13 WEB). Lord, we confess that too often we seek joy in the fleeting things of this world, comfort, approval, success, or relationships that do not honor You. But Your Word declares that true joy is found only in Christ, in abiding in His presence, and in walking in obedience to Your will. Forgive us for the times we have chased after counterfeit joys that leave us empty. Fill us afresh with the joy of our salvation, a joy that is unshaken by circumstances, rooted in Your love, and sustained by Your Spirit. Let this joy overflow from our lives so that others may see Your goodness and be drawn to You.

We also thank You for the gift of Your Word, which Jesus has given to us. He said, "I have given them Your Word and the world has hated them. For they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world." (John 17:14 WEB). Father, Your Word is truth, and it is our sanctification. Yet how often do we neglect it, allowing the lies of the world to shape our thinking instead? We repent for the times we have treated Your Word as optional, picking and choosing which commands to obey. Sanctify us, Lord, by Your truth. Cleanse us from every impurity, every compromise, and every hidden sin. Let Your Word dwell in us richly, transforming our minds, renewing our hearts, and guiding our steps. May we be a people who love Your Word, meditate on it day and night, and live by its precepts.

Jesus prayed for our protection, saying, "I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one." (John 17:15 WEB). Father, we live in a world that is under the sway of the evil one, where temptation lurks at every turn and spiritual warfare rages around us. We ask for Your divine protection over our minds, hearts, and souls. Guard us from the schemes of the devil, who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. Strengthen us to resist temptation, to stand firm in the faith, and to put on the full armor of God so that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the enemy. We declare that no weapon formed against us shall prosper, for we are hidden in Christ and covered by His blood.

Lord, we are struck by the beauty of Jesus’ prayer for unity among believers: "that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me." (John 17:21 WEB). Father, we confess that the body of Christ is too often divided by denominationalism, pride, selfish ambition, and doctrinal disputes. Forgive us for the ways we have contributed to disunity, whether through gossip, judgment, or a lack of love. We ask for a fresh outpouring of Your Spirit to unite us in the bond of peace. Let us be known not by our differences, but by our love for one another, a love that reflects the unity of the Godhead. May our unity be a testimony to the world that Jesus is the Son of God, sent by You to redeem humanity.

Jesus also prayed, "I have made Your Name known to them and will continue to make it known, so that the love You have for Me may be in them, and I in them." (John 17:26 WEB). Father, we long to know You more intimately, to experience the depth of Your love, and to make Your Name known to those who do not yet believe. We pray for boldness to share the gospel, for opportunities to testify to Your goodness, and for hearts that are sensitive to the leading of Your Spirit. Let Your love compel us to reach the lost, to care for the broken, and to stand for truth in a world that has rejected You. May Your Name be exalted in our lives, our families, our churches, and our communities.

We also lift up those who may be reading this and have not yet surrendered their lives to Christ. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6 WEB). There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If there is anyone who has not confessed Jesus as Lord, we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict their hearts of sin, reveal the truth of the gospel, and draw them to repentance and faith. May they turn from their sins, believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord, and receive the gift of eternal life.

Father, we thank You for the promise that one day we will see Jesus face to face and behold His glory, the glory You gave Him because You loved Him before the foundation of the world. Until that day, help us to live as a people set apart, holy and pleasing to You. Let us walk in the joy of Christ, the truth of Your Word, the protection of Your Spirit, and the unity of Your body. May our lives be a living testimony to the world that You sent Your Son, and may Your Name be glorified in all that we do.

We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

 

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Oh Lord, we are so moved by the heart of Jesus as He prayed for us in John 17, and we want to step into that same intimacy with You. We see how He spoke of His joy being fulfilled in us, this isn’t just some distant hope, but a living reality He wants to pour into our lives right now. Father, we confess that sometimes we settle for shallow joys, the praise of men, the fleeting thrills of this world, or the empty comforts that don’t last. But Your Word says our joy is complete in You alone. So we ask, Holy Spirit, to flood our hearts with the deep, unshakable joy that comes from knowing Christ. Let it be so real that it spills out in our faces, our words, and our actions, so that those around us can’t help but see the difference.

And Lord, we can’t ignore what Jesus said about Your Word being the truth that sanctifies us. We’ve all been guilty of treating Scripture like a checklist or a suggestion, but You meant for it to transform us. So we surrender to Your Word today, let it cut deep where we need healing, let it convict us where we’ve compromised, and let it fill us where we’re empty. We want to love Your Word like David loved it, to meditate on it day and night, and to let it shape every thought and decision. Cleanse us, Father, and make us holy as You are holy.

We also lift up the body of Christ, Lord. There’s so much division, between churches, between believers, even between us and our own hearts sometimes. But Jesus prayed that we would be one, just as You and He are one. We ask for Your Spirit to break down every wall of pride, every barrier of judgment, and every selfish desire that keeps us from unity. Help us to see each other through Your eyes, not as enemies, but as brothers and sisters in Christ. Let our love for one another be so evident that the world will look at us and wonder, “How did they get this way?”

And Father, we’re reminded of Jesus’ prayer that Your Name would be known through us. We want to be bold witnesses, but not in our own strength. Fill us with Your love so that it overflows to those who don’t yet know You. Give us the courage to speak truth in love, the compassion to reach out to the lost, and the wisdom to share Your goodness in every situation. May Your Name be glorified in us, and may people see You in the way we live.

We also lift up those who are still searching, Lord. Some are reading this right now, wondering if there’s more to life than what they see. Holy Spirit, convict their hearts. Show them the truth of the gospel, the love of Christ, the cost of sin, and the hope that comes only through Jesus. Draw them to repentance and faith, and give them the assurance that You are real, that You love them, and that You’ve provided salvation through Your Son.

Finally, Lord, we long to see You face to face. Until then, help us to live in a way that reflects Your glory. Keep us from the evil one, fill us with Your joy, and bind us together in unity. May our lives be a testament to Your love and power, and may Your Name be praised in all we do.

In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.