Read John 14:13-14
Discover
1. What does Jesus repeat in these two verses?
2. What do you think it means to ask ‘in Jesus name’?
3. What is the promise from Jesus in these verses?
Respond
1. Take some time to do exactly what these verses instruct you to do—pray big prayers. Pray for healing, both physically and emotionally. Pray for an end to the pandemic. Pray for our world to be unified in all of its diversity. Pray for revival.
2. As you think about asking Jesus for anything, ask these questions: what are you afraid to ask God for? Is there anything you’re saying ‘no’ to for God before you even ask? Is what you’re asking for the glory of God and the benefit of others? Address those things with Him now.
For Further Reading: Asking In Jesus’ Name
For Families with Kids at Home
Today, pray a bold prayer over your family asking God to use your family in big ways to make God’s name known and to bring Him glory.