“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.” Matthew 6:6 (NIV)
There is something special about lunch with a close friend. Especially when it is just the two of you. A private lunch invites private conversation. Things can be shared at a private lunch that would not be shared in a larger group. Personal joys and personal struggles. A time to listen and a time to speak. A private lunch with a friend is a precious joy.
Amazingly, God our Father invites us to meet privately with Him. When we pray, He invites us to share our personal joys and our personal struggles. He always listens and always understands. As we open His Word, He speaks to us. Like a good friendship, our meeting includes both speaking and listening. A private time with God is a precious joy.
Lord, thank you for inviting me today to meet with You. Thank you, too, that You will invite me again tomorrow. And that with each sunrise comes a new invitation. What a privilege to have a God who wants to spend time with me!
Sometimes I must remember that prayer is talking with God than just talking to Him. I’m learning there is no ideal formula or playbook for prayer. Prayer is about a unique relationship between you and God.
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