The name of Jesus wasn’t just some way to sign off on my prayer, a spiritual “Over and out.” The name of Jesus was the authority I had stamped on my life, enabling me to com boldly to God.
~~Neta Jackson
This morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take Heart, Oh God: Riches from the Greatest Christian Women Writers of All Time.
In Jesus’ name, Amen. We often end our prayers this way, sliding across the closing words. But what do those words mean? It’s not a spiritual “over and out,” as Neta Jackson explains. The name of Jesus—and only the name of Jesus—allowed us access to God in the first place. That Jesus gives us the authority of his name when we come to the Father in prayer is a privilege we must not pass over lightly. We are saying, in effect, “God, your Son Jesus introduced me to you, and he told me I could talk to you at any time and even call you my Father. I have his authority.”
With that authority stamped on your life, you can come boldly into God’s presence. Jesus said so; he made the introduction.
Come on in. Talk to God. Jesus’ name makes it okay.
Prayer for Meditation
I come to you in Jesus’ name, knowing I’ve been invited. Thank you, Jesus.
Scripture for Meditation
So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:14-16
Music for Meditation
This is My Desire
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