8/6/14 Matthew 6:6 When You Pray, Go Into Your Inner Room

Matthew 6:6 (NAS)

But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will repay you.

Matthew 6:6 (Philips)

But when you pray, go into your own room, shut your door and pray to your Father privately. Your Father who sees all private things will reward you.

Matthew 6:6 (NLT)

But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father secretly. Then your Father, who knows all secrets, will reward you.

As a child of God, it is important that you pray with supplication and worship Adonai on a regular basis. You should bring all of your wishes and desires to Him, so that He has the opportunity to grant your requests.

However, when you pray, you must be sure that you are not doing so to impress others. Jesus instructs you to go into a secret room where you can meet with Him alone.  It could be a closet, a storage chamber, or the inner chamber of your heart.  It is important that you shut the door to keep any distractions away.  In your secret place, you should pray to your Heavenly Father, who is your Creator and Ruler. He is your guardian and protector. He is the One who has all that you need.

Because He loves you and has an intimate relationship with you, your Father always sees what you do in your secret place.  Nothing is hidden and concealed from His sight. Nothing escapes His notice.

Since you have taken the time to separate yourself from the world and to separate yourself unto Him, the Lord your God is quick to deliver and restore you. He wants to supply and furnish all that you need and want.   The reward He gives you will be plainly recognized by all who see you. Adonai will manifest His goodness and blessing in your life openly and without reserve

(Originally written 12/13/07)