A Daily Prayer

Jesus, Your name stands out above every name. When we speak Your name the demons flee, the sick are restored, the weak are strengthened, and those held captive to sin are freed. It is only in the name of Jesus that we find salvation, for there is no other name in heaven or on earth whereby we can be saved.  We, as Christians, take on the derivative of Your Messianic name, when we receive You as our Savior.  We want to honor You as we bear Your name before a cynical unbelieving world. May our actions and attitudes not bring blemish or present opportunity for the unconverted to mock and ridicule those who identify themselves as Christians.  Instead may our lives be set apart for Your glory like Daniel, who purposed in his heart, not to defile his God.  May we also have a good name like Daniel whose godless Babylonian administration could find no corruption in him because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. Though the world may not agree with our stand for You may we be seen as people who are honorable and trustworthy.  It is in the name of Christ that we pray.  Amen.