In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
John 16:23-24 (NIV)
Because Jesus was about to depart (through the cross and resurrection) and send the Spirit, he opened a new and direct access to the Father. We are invited to ask the Father in Jesus’ name—standing in His authority and character—and He delights to answer in ways that bring us into fullness of joy.
Jesus assures us that prayer in His name is not a formula but a reality of relationship. To ask “in my name” means aligning with who Jesus is, His will, His purposes, and His glory. Such prayer is heard and draws us into the Father’s heart. Where have we held back from asking? Today, Jesus invites us to come boldly, knowing that joy comes when we experience God’s faithful answers.
Bring Specific Requests:
Bring specific requests to the Father in Jesus’ name.
Ask the Heart Question:
“Does this reflect Jesus’ heart?” — Let this question shape your prayers.
If so, ask with confidence.
Keep A Prayer Log:
Keep a simple prayer log to record what you ask and how God answers, so that joy is trained into your heart through remembrance.
Father, thank you for opening the way to come to you through Jesus. Teach me to ask in his name, aligned with his heart, and fill me with the joy that comes from answered prayer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
“All my delight is in You, Lord;All of my hope, all of my strength”
— None But Jesus, Hillsong UNITED