Unlike the reward of public praise that the Pharisees sought, we gain so much more when we come to God when we are alone. We gain peace, no matter what is going on in our lives, for we have a Heavenly Father who hears our prayers. We find contentment in knowing that we can confess our worst sins, and He still loves us and cares about us. If you think about a time you poured out your heart to someone, did you not feel better after doing it? It is the same when we pray to God. We can get it all off our chest with Him, and we know that He listens and sustains us through everything. Prayer is a joy in itself, and we often forsake it.
What is going on in your life right now that is troublesome? Think about prayer, and how praying can give you peace.
