Praying in Jesus' Name should mean you carry the Name. 3350

Live it..
I don't know the last time I heard someone pray without placing a period at the end of their sentence. I'm speaking of "in Jesus' Name, Amen," the phrase that's used like a period. To pray in any other connotation is wasted breath, but I wonder if we really consider what we're claiming when we use the phrase. After all, doesn't it imply that we have the right to pray that way?

Today the use of the phrase has become so methodical, I surmise that of the millions of people who will pray that way today many won't even be saved. That's not me making the claim but Jesus. In Matthew 7:20-23, He said we can tell a lot about someone by their fruit. In other words, just because we know Jesus' name doesn't mean we know Him. All those who call him "Lord," but don't know Him, will probably continue arguing their position rather than repent. Each and everyone, without realizing it will claim the distinction of being the first person in history to have been saved without being changed.

Pray it
Thank You that I'm only responsible for determining if I'm saved and not everyone else.

Resources
The Bible never contradicts itself, regardless of those who claim it does. (2000)
The greatest thing you can request from God is have a discerning spirit gift. (2001)
How many chances will you have to listen to and obey God? (2002)
Have you noticed hypocrisy among Christians? (2003)
When you don't spend time with God, you're saying, "I don't need you, God!" (2004)
The Holy Spirit is the Common Denominator among Believers of all ages. (2005)
Your distance from God is measured in prayer-feet. (2006)
What seems small and insignificant is more than enough for God to do His work. (2007)
Is there such a thing as holy hardness? . (2008)
What seems reasonable is often victim of the unthinkable.. (2009)

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