The Power of Remaining
Wednesday, February 12
The Power of Remaining
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! John 15:7
In John 15:7, Jesus makes a profound promise: if we remain in Him, and if His words remain in us, we can ask for anything and it will be done for us. This verse is a powerful reminder of the incredible relationship we are invited into with Christ, one that shapes not only who we are but also how we approach prayer.
When Jesus speaks about remaining in Him, He’s talking about a deep, ongoing connection—one that is built through consistent time spent with Him in prayer, in His Word, and in fellowship with other believers. This is not a one-time decision but a daily choice to stay close to Him, to let His presence shape our thoughts, actions, and desires.
The second part of the verse emphasizes that His words must remain in us. What does this mean? It means that as we abide in Christ, we allow His teachings to take root in our hearts. His Word becomes the foundation of our prayers. As we read the Scriptures, we come to understand His character, His promises, and His will. The more we internalize God’s Word, the more our hearts are aligned with His desires, the more our prayers reflect His heart for the world, and the more peace or at rest we feel.
As we walk closely with Jesus, our hearts are increasingly in tune with His, and our prayers are not driven by our own agendas but by a desire to see His will done on earth as it is in heaven.
This doesn’t mean that we will always receive everything we ask for, but it does mean that when we pray in faith, according to His will, we can trust that He will answer.
Prayer for today: Jesus, thank You for the promise that when I remain in You and allow Your words to remain in me, I can ask with confidence, knowing that You hear me. Help me to abide in You more fully today, allowing Your Word to shape my desires and my prayers. Teach me to pray with a heart that seeks Your will above my own, trusting that You will answer according to what is best. May my prayers reflect Your heart and bring glory to Your name. In Your precious name, Amen.