MAY 24
MATTHEW_6:6 and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret…
Prayer time in the closet is a two way street. In order to give more emphasis, Jesus says more than enter the closet. He adds shut the door. This is even more private, more intimate. A closed door keeps the outside in its place—out. It also keeps the inside in its place—behind a closed door.
This is a time to pour out your heart—all those innermost thoughts, hopes, and dreams. Outside the door are the things which distract—social media, games, sports, TV. Inside the closet are only you and the Heavenly Father.
This is a time to learn more of the One who loves you so deeply. This is how it becomes a two way street. It’s not just you speaking with the Father. It is also the Father speaking with you. You have a heart full to say to Him, and the Father has a heart full to say to you.
To hear everything the Father has to say requires Bible time as well as prayer time. Adding the Bible into your prayer life (like those Psalms) is a great way to learn to pray.
PRAYER
God Who Hears, Praise You that You hear every word of my mouth, and every beat of my heart. I long to hear You as well. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ hears all my prayers—I will hear His words to me!
The Works of Her Hands 