Why Do Christians Pray “In Jesus’ Name”?

“In Jesus’ name, amen.” Christians have ended prayers with those words for centuries. But are they required? Does a prayer still count if you forget to say them? And did Jesus mean that adding His name to a request guarantees we’ll receive whatever we ask for?In Episode 160 of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw looks at Jesus’ words in John 14 and what it really means to pray in His name. We come to the Father because Jesus has opened the way, and we bring our requests as people who belong to Him and want His will. Even Jesus openly told the Father what He wanted in Gethsemane while submitting that request to the Father’s will. “In Jesus’ name” is much more than a familiar way to end a prayer—it describes how Christians approach God in the first place.I always appreciate hearing from you—feel free to reach out.Support the showIf you’re enjoying FaithFuel, a quick rating helps more people find it.Want a little extra encouragement each week?Sign up here: https://faithfuelpodcast.kit.com/70f267c8b2