When You Pray

Matthew 6:5-6 (NLT)     When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.

One of the reasons I spend so much time writing about positive behaviors is because I know how much I need to read what I write. Today I am reminded by scripture, that my private prayer life has more depth of meaning than any public display ever could. And I know why this is so. When I am alone with my Heavenly Father, I don’t have to fix my hair, straighten my clothes, or check camera angles. When I am alone with my Heavenly Father, the only thing I ever need to fix is my heart! And whether I am on my knees, or sitting quietly in a chair, it will be in total reverence and respect for my Heavenly Father alone.

Gracious Heavenly Father,

            Men may watch the outside, but Lord, you alone know our hearts. There is no power in pretending to be pious—there is no eternal reward. But when we humbly bow before you alone, even with our creaky knees and broken hearts, you are there. You hear our cry for mercy, and you always respond. In humble gratitude we thank you.

                                                                        In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

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