Day 9: The Secret Place, It Starts Here
Question: what/who does your heart long for?
Bible passages: Matthew 6:6 “but you, when you pray, go into your room and when you have shut your door, pray to your father who is in the secret place and your father, who sees in secret, will reward you openly.”
Psalm 91:1 “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Reflection: Jesus spent His life following the will of His Heavenly Father, retreating alone in prayer to establish a dwelling place, a place to worship, receive strength, find direction, and intercede, creating a deep, loving, obedient, surrendered relationship with God. Prayer is essential for all believers. This is how we develop a transformational life that reflects Christ. As Moses spent time in the tabernacle talking face to face with God, Daniel retreated to his upper room, David vowing no sleep or rest until a dwelling place for the Lord was found, so are we to establish a secret place with our Lord. How are we to know the heart of God? How do we learn to love Him with our heart and soul? How do we learn His voice without spending time alone in prayer, abiding in Him, and Him in us?
Prayer: God, show me Your ways, teach me, lead me in Your truth, and show me. For you are the God of my salvation. What do You want the secret place to look like? Reveal to me what I am to know. Oh, that the desires of my heart are Yours. My heart longs for You, to be with You, to worship You as You deserve. I close my eyes and see myself kneeling next to You, My Abba Father, with my arms around You and Your loving hand on my shoulder, drawing me near. I am completely captivated. The love You have for your children is consuming. I just want to stay in this secret place with You, always. Lord, that my life be pleasing to You. That I love others as You graciously love me. I humbly come before You and ask in Your name, Your will be done, Amen.
Bible passages: Matthew 6:6 “but you, when you pray, go into your room and when you have shut your door, pray to your father who is in the secret place and your father, who sees in secret, will reward you openly.”
Psalm 91:1 “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Reflection: Jesus spent His life following the will of His Heavenly Father, retreating alone in prayer to establish a dwelling place, a place to worship, receive strength, find direction, and intercede, creating a deep, loving, obedient, surrendered relationship with God. Prayer is essential for all believers. This is how we develop a transformational life that reflects Christ. As Moses spent time in the tabernacle talking face to face with God, Daniel retreated to his upper room, David vowing no sleep or rest until a dwelling place for the Lord was found, so are we to establish a secret place with our Lord. How are we to know the heart of God? How do we learn to love Him with our heart and soul? How do we learn His voice without spending time alone in prayer, abiding in Him, and Him in us?
Prayer: God, show me Your ways, teach me, lead me in Your truth, and show me. For you are the God of my salvation. What do You want the secret place to look like? Reveal to me what I am to know. Oh, that the desires of my heart are Yours. My heart longs for You, to be with You, to worship You as You deserve. I close my eyes and see myself kneeling next to You, My Abba Father, with my arms around You and Your loving hand on my shoulder, drawing me near. I am completely captivated. The love You have for your children is consuming. I just want to stay in this secret place with You, always. Lord, that my life be pleasing to You. That I love others as You graciously love me. I humbly come before You and ask in Your name, Your will be done, Amen.
by: Martie Hamlin
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