In contrast to the hypocrites who liked to pray in public places to be seen of others, Jesus tells His people to go into a private place to pray.
Matthew 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
As believers, we have the privilege during our times of private prayer to step out of this world and enter the presence of God, to commune with Him. That’s why private prayer is so precious and powerful.
When we pray in private we can freely pour out our hearts to the Lord about personal matters that might embarrass us if others heard.
In private prayer we can call out names of people that burden us. We can humble ourselves and be honest with the Lord—be who we really are.
There is nothing wrong with praying as a group. In Matt. 6:9 Jesus tells us to say “Our Father.” This implies open prayer.
Do you keep a regular time of private prayer with the Lord?
