Question 180: What is it to pray in the name of Christ?
To pray in the name of Christ is, in obedience to his command, and in confidence on his promises, to ask mercy for his sake; (John 14:13–14, John 16:24, Dan. 9:17) not by bare mentioning of his name, (Matt. 7:21) but by drawing our encouragement to pray, and our boldness, strength, and hope of acceptance in prayer, from Christ and his mediation. (Heb. 4:14–16, 1 John 5:13–15)
Source: The Westminster Larger Catechism: With Scripture Proofs. 1996. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.
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Lord, teach me to pray in Jesus' Name by teaching me obedience to your commands and trust in your mercy, grace, and promises. Lord, encourage me to pray in boldness, strength, and hope, believing that when I have such an attitude and live in obedience, You not only accept my prayers but joyfully wish to grant them because they are indeed asked in Your Name,
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