In contrast, Jesus says we should go into a secluded room and pray to God by ourselves. He is not shunning public prayer, but He is telling us that when we are alone we can focus more exclusively on God. We can let our hair down (so to speak), and come before the Lord with all our problems. We can confess our sins, seek repentance, and say things we would never want to say in public. It is in this one-on-one time that we can come before the throne of God and be honest with Him. We can tell Him our needs and our struggles, and we can pour out our hearts in a way that we may not be able to do in public.
Do you set aside time each day to be alone with God? Even if you are busy, when can you make time?
