But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Prayer is one of the most vital and special privileges that Christians have been afforded. Through the blood of Christ, Christians have been given access into the throne-room of God. We have been given the right to draw near to Him, so that we may receive mercy and find grace for help in times of need. Today we can pray directly to our Father, through Jesus, Who died to pay the price for our sin. Today we can have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, for He provided a new and living way for us to pray to our Father in heaven. Prayer should be undertaken in the respectful fear of the Lord and in a sincere humility of the heart. It is not so much where we pray that is important, but why we pray…and the attitude of heart that lies behind the prayers that we offer to God. However, we are certainly encouraged to set aside a place of prayer where we can meet and commune with our Father in heaven. Prayer is the breath of the soul, which continuously reaches out in helplessness to the God Who made us and redeemed us with His own precious blood. Prayer is an attitude of heart that cries out to God for closeness. Prayer is the combining of man’s helplessness with his faith in God’s gracious provision. And prayer translates into a heart that trusts in His never-ending love. Let us pray each day, for prayer is one of the most vital and special freedoms that Christians have been provided. Prayer is an intimate communion with our God. The necessity to take time alone with the Lord in prayer cannot be over-emphasized.
Spiritual Steve 