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Day 7: The Power of Praying Alone

“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” – Matthew 6:6

There is something profoundly powerful about praying alone. In Matthew 6:6, Jesus emphasizes the importance of private prayer, urging us to enter a quiet space where we can be alone with God. In this sacred solitude, we can speak openly, listen intently, and experience the peace only He provides.

Hannah’s story in 1 Samuel 1:9-20 beautifully illustrates the power of personal, heartfelt prayer. Deeply distressed over her inability to have children, Hannah went to the temple and poured out her soul before God. Her prayer was so fervent and personal that Eli, the priest, initially mistook her for being drunk. But Hannah wasn’t seeking the approval or attention of others; she was seeking God’s intervention in the impossible circumstances she faced.

In her quiet, vulnerable moment with God, she made a vow, and God answered her prayer by blessing her with a son, Samuel. Her private prayer not only changed her life but also had a profound impact on the history of Israel. Samuel was Israel’s final judge and anointed the first two kings of Israel: Saul and David.

When we pray alone, we strip away distractions, pretenses, and the pressure to perform. It’s creating a place of intimacy where we can be honest and transparent with ourselves and God. In these moments, God sees our hearts, hears our cries, and meets us with His presence and power.

Today, carve out time to pray in solitude. Find a quiet space, close the door, and let your heart speak freely to God. Share your burdens, your desires, your fears, and your gratitude. Trust that the God who saw Hannah in her anguish and heard her silent prayer sees and hears you.

Private prayer may be unseen by others, but it is never unnoticed by God. He rewards those who seek Him sincerely, meeting them with grace, peace, and sometimes even miracles. Jeremiah 29:13 tells us that we will find Him when we seek Him with all our hearts. Take comfort in knowing that your private prayers are powerful because they connect you directly to the One who holds all things in His hands.