# “In Jesus’ name” by Paul E. Miller

- Link: https://tollelege.net/2012/07/02/in-jesus-name-by-paul-e-miller/
- Published: 2012-07-02T21:49:26-05:00
- Author: tollelege

“Deep down, we just don’t believe God is as generous as He keeps saying He is. That’s
why Jesus added the fine print– ‘ask in My name.’ Let me explain what that means.

Imagine that your prayer is a poorly dressed beggar reeking of alcohol and body 
odor, stumbling toward the palace of the great king. You have become your prayer.
As you shuffle toward the barred gate, the guards stiffen.

Your smell has preceded you. You stammer out a message for the great king: ‘I want
to see the king.’ Your words are barely intelligible, but you whisper one final 
word, ‘Jesus, I come in the name of Jesus.’

At the name of Jesus, as if by magic, the palace comes alive. The guards snap to
attention, bowing low in front of you. Lights come on, and the door flies open. 
You are ushered into the palace and down a long hallway into the throne room of 
the great king, who comes running to you and wraps you in his arms.

The name of Jesus gives my prayers royal access. They get through. Jesus isn’t just
the Savior of my soul. He’s also the Savior of my prayers. My prayers come before
the throne of God as the prayers of Jesus.

‘Asking in Jesus’ name’ isn’t another thing I have to get right so my prayers are
perfect. Is it one more gift of God because my prayers are so imperfect.”

–Paul E. Miller, [_A Praying Life_](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631466836?tag=toletaupanre-20)(
Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2009), 135.

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