LIFE CHANGING PRAYER compiled by Debra Maffett

our trespasses — but has graciously assured us that "whatever we shall
ask in his name, he will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the
Son." (John 14.13.) And says, "if you shall ask anything in my name, I will do
it." And again (John 16.23, 24.) "Truly, truly, I say unto you, whatever you
shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Hitherto have you
asked nothing in my name; ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be
full."
That is, all needful blessings suited to our various situations and
circumstances in this mortal life — all that will be necessary for us in
the hour of death, and all that can minister to our felicity in the
world of glory — has he graciously promised, and given us a
command to ask for, in his name. And what is this but to plead, when
praying to our heavenly Father, that Jesus has sent us — and to ask
and expect the blessings for his sake alone?
Expect therefore an answer to prayer. "I will make an altar (said the
venerable patriarch Jacob) unto God, who answered me in the day of my
distress, and was with me in the way which I went." (Genesis 35.3.) He
expected the blessing which he asked of the Lord, and in the
dispensations of Providence towards him, he received the answer to
his prayer.
"God is faithful, who has promised." He says, concerning every one who "has
set his love upon him," "He shall call upon me and I will answer him, I will be
with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him." (Psalm 91.14,15.) His
promises are evidently designed to direct us in our supplications,
and to excite in us an expectation of their fulfillment.
And what is prayer, but the offering up of the desires of the heart for
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