Key Verse:

“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

— Matthew 6:6

Rooted Truth:

Prayer isn’t about performance—it’s about presence. God isn’t looking for perfect words. He’s looking for a willing heart.

Faith Story:

Corrie ten Boom, who hid Jews during the Holocaust and later survived a concentration camp, was a woman of unshakable prayer. Even in the darkest places, she believed prayer moved heaven. She once wrote:

“Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees.”

For Corrie, prayer wasn’t occasional—it was oxygen. Whether in hiding or in suffering, she met God in the secret place and found strength, guidance, and peace that could not be shaken.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things…”

Philippians 4:6–7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication…”

Psalm 34:17 – “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them…”

Daily Practice:

Choose a time and place today to meet with God in prayer—alone, without distraction. Speak from your heart. Listen. Begin to make that your daily appointment.

Daily Prayer:

Father, thank You for always being near. Teach me to seek You in the quiet place. Help me not to rush, not to perform—but to rest in Your presence and speak with You as a child with their Father. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

What often keeps you from prayer?

Do you believe God really hears you when you pray?

How might your life change if prayer became your first response?

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