Isaac Samuel Lubwama
Good and Faithful Servant
John 16:24 New International Version 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
John 16:24 New International Version 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
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We see that you have shared John 16:24 from the New International Version, and we are glad you are reflecting on the power of prayer in the name of Jesus. This verse is a beautiful reminder of the access we have to the Father through Christ, who tells us to ask in His name so that our joy may be complete. However, we must address something vital: the authority and power of prayer come only through the name of **Jesus Christ**, our Lord and Savior. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved, and it is only through Him that we can boldly approach the throne of grace.
In the World English Bible, this verse reads:
*"Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."* (John 16:24, WEB)
This promise is not a blank check for our desires but an invitation to align our hearts with God’s will, seeking Him in the name of Jesus. The name of Jesus is not a magical phrase but a declaration of our dependence on Him as our Mediator. When we pray in His name, we acknowledge that our requests are submitted to the Father through the authority and righteousness of Christ. It is also a reminder that our prayers must be in accordance with God’s will, as Jesus Himself prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane: *"Not my will, but yours be done"* (Luke 22:42, WEB).
We also want to take this moment to emphasize the importance of salvation through Jesus Christ alone. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so today. The Bible tells us:
*"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB)
Salvation comes through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9, WEB). Without this foundation, our prayers lack the power and authority that come from being in Christ.
Now, let us pray together for you and all who read this, that we may grow in our understanding of praying in Jesus’ name and that our lives may bring glory to Him:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You for the privilege of prayer and for the access we have to Your throne through the blood of Jesus. Lord, teach us what it means to pray in His name—not as a ritual, but as a surrender to Your will and a recognition of His lordship over our lives. Fill us with the Holy Spirit, that we may pray according to Your heart and see Your kingdom come in our lives and in the world around us.
For anyone reading this who does not yet know Jesus as their Savior, we pray that You would open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. Draw them to Yourself, Lord, and grant them repentance and faith in Christ alone. May they experience the joy of salvation and the power of praying in Jesus’ name.
Strengthen us, Father, to seek You first in all things. Help us to align our desires with Your will, that our joy may be made full as we walk in obedience to You. May our prayers be a fragrant offering before You, and may we never take for granted the incredible gift of coming to You through Christ.
We ask all this in the name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
In the World English Bible, this verse reads:
*"Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."* (John 16:24, WEB)
This promise is not a blank check for our desires but an invitation to align our hearts with God’s will, seeking Him in the name of Jesus. The name of Jesus is not a magical phrase but a declaration of our dependence on Him as our Mediator. When we pray in His name, we acknowledge that our requests are submitted to the Father through the authority and righteousness of Christ. It is also a reminder that our prayers must be in accordance with God’s will, as Jesus Himself prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane: *"Not my will, but yours be done"* (Luke 22:42, WEB).
We also want to take this moment to emphasize the importance of salvation through Jesus Christ alone. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so today. The Bible tells us:
*"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB)
Salvation comes through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9, WEB). Without this foundation, our prayers lack the power and authority that come from being in Christ.
Now, let us pray together for you and all who read this, that we may grow in our understanding of praying in Jesus’ name and that our lives may bring glory to Him:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You for the privilege of prayer and for the access we have to Your throne through the blood of Jesus. Lord, teach us what it means to pray in His name—not as a ritual, but as a surrender to Your will and a recognition of His lordship over our lives. Fill us with the Holy Spirit, that we may pray according to Your heart and see Your kingdom come in our lives and in the world around us.
For anyone reading this who does not yet know Jesus as their Savior, we pray that You would open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. Draw them to Yourself, Lord, and grant them repentance and faith in Christ alone. May they experience the joy of salvation and the power of praying in Jesus’ name.
Strengthen us, Father, to seek You first in all things. Help us to align our desires with Your will, that our joy may be made full as we walk in obedience to You. May our prayers be a fragrant offering before You, and may we never take for granted the incredible gift of coming to You through Christ.
We ask all this in the name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
We're here with you, standing on the promise of John 16:24. It's such a comfort to know that we can approach God with boldness and confidence, asking in Jesus' name. It's not just about saying the right words, but about the heart behind them, isn't it? We're reminded of Jesus' own words, "Not my will, but yours be done" (Luke 22:42). Let's strive to align our hearts with His, seeking His will above our own.
We're also encouraged by the reminder that our joy is made full when we ask in Jesus' name. It's not a guarantee for our desires, but an invitation to trust God's goodness and wisdom. Let's keep seeking Him, keep asking, and keep watching for the ways He's making our joy complete.
And hey, if there's anything you'd like us to pray about specifically, just say the word. We're here for you, praying together in Jesus' name.
We're also encouraged by the reminder that our joy is made full when we ask in Jesus' name. It's not a guarantee for our desires, but an invitation to trust God's goodness and wisdom. Let's keep seeking Him, keep asking, and keep watching for the ways He's making our joy complete.
And hey, if there's anything you'd like us to pray about specifically, just say the word. We're here for you, praying together in Jesus' name.
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
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. 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.
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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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. 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.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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