This Will Be the Greatest Year Ever: The Power Behind Asking in Jesus’ Name

Let’s just say it out loud:

2026 is going to be the greatest year ever.

Not because the economy suddenly behaves.
Not because life magically gets easier.
Not because nothing unexpected happens.

But because of what we’re learning to do with the name of Jesus.

We’ve been talking a lot about prayer lately—specifically what it means when we ask in Jesus’ name. And if you’ve ever thought, “Okay… but what does that actually mean?”—you’re not alone.

Because asking in Jesus’ name isn’t just a polite phrase we tack on at the end of a prayer like a spiritual signature.

It’s weighty.
It’s powerful.
And honestly—it takes time to grow into.

That Name Carries Everything

When we pray in Jesus’ name, we are presenting everything that name represents:

• His authority
• His victory over the devil
• His finished work
• His inheritance
• Heaven and earth standing behind Him

That’s a lot.

And God knows it’s a lot—which is why we don’t get this overnight. We grow into this understanding. We mature into it. We renew our minds to it.

But here’s where it gets even stronger.

“Ask” Doesn’t Mean What We Think It Means

In John 15:7 and John 15:16, Jesus tells us to ask.

But when you look at the word “ask” in the original language, Strong’s Concordance uses G154—and it doesn’t mean politely request.

It means:

A demand of something due.

Let that sit for a moment.

When we ask in Jesus’ name, we are not begging God.
We are not hoping He’s in a good mood.
We are not trying to convince Him to act.

We are standing on what has already been promised.

What That Means in Real Life

Praying in Jesus’ name means this:

You are demanding that anything the enemy is doing to block God’s promise must stop.

You are declaring that what God has already said will come to pass.

Not someday.
Not maybe.
But because Jesus has already won.

Now—I know—that takes some time to process.

It might stretch you.
It might challenge how you were taught to pray.
And that’s okay.

Truth often does.

This Isn’t Arrogance—It’s Authority

Let’s be clear.

This isn’t arrogance.
This isn’t entitlement.
This isn’t “name it and hope for the best.”

This is understanding redemption.

Jesus didn’t just save us from something—He saved us into something.

When we pray in His name, we are presenting:

• His life
• His death
• His burial
• His resurrection
• His victory

And He told us to do it.

That’s the part we sometimes forget.

He told us to ask.
He told us to believe.
He told us to speak.

And He gave us His name to do it.

What an honor.
What a responsibility.
What a privilege.

Speaking to Mountains

Jesus said it plainly:

If you believe and do not doubt, you can speak to mountains.

Not think about them.
Not complain about them.
Not pray around them.

Speak to them.

Faith isn’t silent.
Authority isn’t passive.

Prayer in Jesus’ name is active, confident, and rooted in trust—not fear.

And this is why 2026 matters.

Why This Changes the Year Ahead

Imagine stepping into a new year with this mindset:

• You pray knowing heaven backs you
• You speak knowing victory has already been won
• You ask knowing it’s not random—it’s due
• You stand knowing God’s promises aren’t fragile

That changes how you pray.
That changes how you speak.
That changes how you face obstacles.

This isn’t about hype.
It’s about identity.

And when you know who you are—and whose name you carry—you stop shrinking back.

A Simple Prayer

Father, thank You for such an amazing redemption.
We don’t take it lightly.
We choose to use the name of Jesus in faith—with full understanding of what comes with it.
All praise and glory belong to You.

Amen.

Final Thought

This will be the greatest year ever—not because everything is perfect, but because we are learning how to pray with authority, confidence, and faith.

We’re not adding Jesus’ name to our prayers.

We’re standing in it.