Evangelical
Sisterhood of Mary

If we want God to answer our prayers, we need to pray the kind of prayers He has promised to answer. Prayerfully mention to God the Father the name of Jesus, His beloved Son. His name is a key which opens the Father’s heart. Ask to be shown concerns in keeping with Jesus’ mind and will; pray for these concerns in His name. The name of Jesus moves His heart to act on our behalf, for the Father cannot refuse any request of His Son. This is why Jesus says, “The Father will give you whatever you ask of him in my name.” Ask like this. Then you will experience the fulfilment of your prayers.
John 16:23 GNB
 

Taken from Father of Comfort by M. Basilea Schlink