How to pray in the Name of Jesus

Gospel Thoughts

*Easter Season : Sixth Week - Friday*

*How to pray in the Name of Jesus*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 16:16-20*

*FIRST READING - Acts 18:1-8 or Acts 1:1-11*

*1)  The Name of Jesus*

The name Jesus means *God saves*

That is why we call Jesus as saviour. Saviour is the one who saves us from something

Jesus is the saviour who saved us from the slavery of sin, who saved us from eternal death and who us from Satan's temptations 

So the name Jesus means *God Saves* is very much applicable to us and Jesus really saves us from everything and He is our saviour

*2) The Power of the Name of Jesus*

Jesus name is very powerful. 

In the Acts of the apostles we see that Peter is using the name of Jesus to heal a crippled person *Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”* Acts 3:6

*The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”* Luke 10:17.

So it is very clear that the name of Jesus is very powerful and one can heal with Jesus' name

*3) How to Pray by using the name of Jesus*

Jesus has taught many things to us. 

When we believe everything that Jesus has taught, we pray in the name of Jesus 

Using the name of Jesus means, being with Jesus when we pray. It shows 100% concentration on what we pray 

Using the name of Jesus means, accepting everything, especially the good things and suffering in an equal way 

Using the name of Jesus means praying like Jesus, especially when Jesus prayed at the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus said, *thy will be done*

*4) Praying in the name of Jesus means, living the message of Jesus*

Praying in the name of Jesus does not means only through lips. We can't restrict this particular way of praying only through the words

But the real meaning of praying in the name of Jesus means, living the message of Jesus in our day today life 

So the moment we live the message of Jesus we put into practice what we pray in the name of Jesus 

Usually when we pray in the name of Jesus, these are the things we pray 

Grace to forgive, to remain humble, to serve, to love, to be sincere, to face the challenges of life, grace to suffer patiently etc 

So the moment we live these values we put into practice what we pray in the name of Jesus 

So praying in the name of Jesus means, living the values of Jesus 

*5) Am I ready to pray in the name of Jesus and live the name of Jesus?*

Living the name of Jesus is very important. 

Christian spirit does not remain only in praying in the name of Jesus, but living in the name of Jesus 

If I am ready to put into practice what we pray then the name of Jesus works in our life. 

Am I ready? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*