John Lloyd Ogilvie, God's best for my life
Our two biggest problems in life are solved by the two crucial prerequisites of powerful prayer given us by Christ. He taught us that God is omniscient. He has infinite knowledge, awareness, and concern about our needs. When we pray about our problems, we solve the first great need, which is the source of all our lesser problems—our need for communion with the Lord. Jesus gives us two big "if s" for dynamic praying. If we abide—that's the essence of prayer. And then, if we ask in His name—that's the efficacy of prayer. When we abide, we are given life's greatest treasure—intimacy with our Creator. The name of Jesus means His authority, power, and purpose. Our second greatest need is to discover what our Lord wants us to do in keeping with His name. Abiding gives us the mind of the Lord for our problems and perplexities.
John Lloyd Ogilvie, God's best for my life