You ask challenging questions! That is good. You asked:
Now your question will be invading my thoughts. I will have to ponder this some more, but I would say (getting technical here) that by "taking it to the Lord" would be the same as "gathering in (eis: into, toward) Jesus' name.What would be different if, for instance (and I'm using a true life situation) I was talking with a friend about a life changing decision and said, "let's take it to the Lord and seek His will," but we were just talking,
I have much studying to do, and hopefully will have more on this subject.
God bless, Homer