Good morning, Lord Jesus. I begin this day "looking to Jesus" -- "the Author and Finisher of (my) faith" (Hebrews 12:2). ...
As I begin my prayer this morning, this simple prayer is rising up in my heart -- "Jesus."
This simple name, but powerful name, that is above every name is rising up in my heart -- "Jesus."
The Word of God that comes to mind is this: "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Acts 2:21 and Romans 10:13).
Through your death and resurrection we celebrated at Easter we were saved. To be "saved" is to have eternal life in You. But to be "saved" is also to have the fullness of Your life in us now. I've taught many times of all the Scriptures that speak of the fullness of Your salvation in every area of our lives through the power of Your name -- eternal life, healing, deliverance, freedom from all that would hold us back from being all we're created to be, released from every burden that would weigh us down, forgiveness of every sin that entangle us and trip us up. I have preached this on Sundays. But this morning, I don't sense the desire to teach or to preach as much as I desire to simply pray Your name over everything in my life and my world -- "Jesus.". Claim and pray these prayers out loud along with me.
For those that lost their lives in mass shootings and for their families, friends and communities effected by the shooting, I pray -- "Jesus."
For our teachers, police officers, fire fighters, nurses, and all those who serve our community and protection over their families, I pray— “Jesus.”
For Godly wisdom for all our leaders nationally, locally and everyone around the world making critical decisions that the lives of others, I pray -- "Jesus."
For the need of world-wide repentance and return, of world-wide surrender and trust, of world-wide revival and awakening, through the only One who is the Answer to all our questions, the Source of all our needs, and the Savior of all our world, I pray -- "Jesus."
For our youth and children and parents who raise them, I pray-”Jesus.”
For all our churches, the Brides of Christ that they may be faithful as Jesus plan A to redeem the world, and there is no plan B, I pray “Jesus.”
For forgiveness of our sins, for healing of our wounds, for freedom from our bondage, for overcoming of our fears, for clarity of our thoughts, for purity of our hearts, for transformation of souls and every area of our lives, I pray "Jesus."
For those who do not simple know Jesus: family members, friends, co-workers, classmates, neighbors and unto the nations, I pray “Jesus.”
I pray Your name. I speak Your name. I call on Your name. "Jesus."
For Yours is "the name that is above every name" (Philippians 2:9). "For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Acts 2:21 and Romans 10:13).
So I Join with all those who humble their hearts and bow their knees to turn to You and call on Your name in this simple and powerful prayer -- "Jesus."
It's my prayer and my proclamation -- "Jesus." Around the world and in every area of our lives, let it be our prayer and our proclamation together -- "Jesus." For there is power in the name of Jesus. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
My family, may you be filled a deep peace as you pray the name of Jesus, as you speak out loud and proclaim the name of Jesus over all that's on your heart and comes to your mind in agreement with me and all who will call on His name, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friends!
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