Gateway Devo4.7.0.8 - Google Play

If you’ve spent any time praying in yourlife, you’ve probably ended your prayerswith the phrase, “In Jesus’ name.” Mostof us say this out of habit without reallythinking about what that means or whywe close our prayers that way. Themost common reason we end prayersin Jesus’ name is because He told usto pray in His authority (John 14:12–14).But ending prayers with the name ofJesus is also appropriate for anotherreason—since He is our ultimate exampleof what real prayer looks like, it’s onlyfitting that a prayer that stems fromHis example should end in His name.Over the next 28 days, we’re goingon a journey together into prayer.We’ll explore its many dynamics: whatthe Bible says about it, why we sodesperately need it, how we can use it,how it brings us closer to the Father andmany other principles. Each day beginswith a passage of scripture, followedby an inspiring devotional thought andends with practical tips and a prayerto help you activate the devotional’ssubject in your own prayer life.As you go through this devotional,our prayer is that you’ll grow tounderstand that prayer is one of themost crucial elements to walkingin an intimate relationship with ourheavenly Father. We have a greatadventure ahead of us, and we prayyou’ll become closer to God than youever thought possible as you discoverhow to live a powerful life of prayer.—In Jesus’ name, Amen.