For the Father’s Glory

Date: December 16, 2025

Scripture Reading: John 14:13

“And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”

Jesus speaks these words to His disciples as He prepares them for His departure. He offers reassurance, not by removing uncertainty, but by anchoring their confidence in prayer. Asking in Jesus’ name is not a formula or a guarantee for personal gain. It is an invitation to pray in alignment with His character, His mission, and His will.

To ask in His name means our desires are shaped by who He is. Our prayers move from self-centered requests to God-centered ones. The goal is not simply answered prayer, but the glory of the Father. When our hearts are aligned with Christ, our prayers become an extension of His work in the world.

This verse also reminds us that prayer is relational. Jesus does not distance Himself from our needs; He draws us closer. He invites us to bring our requests confidently, trusting that He is active and attentive. When God answers prayer, the result is not just provision — it is worship. The Father is glorified, and our faith is strengthened.

Main Takeaways

• Praying in Jesus’ name means aligning our desires with His will.
• The purpose of prayer is the glory of the Father, not personal gain.
• God answers prayer in ways that deepen faith and reveal His character.

Cross-Referencing Scriptures

• 1 John 5:14: “If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.”
• Matthew 6:10: “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
• James 4:3: “You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives.”

Let your prayers today be shaped by Jesus’ heart. Ask boldly, trust fully, and seek above all that the Father would be glorified through every request you bring before Him.