Hey everybody,
This one is a little bit long. I had seen it looking through some files earlier today, and decided to send it out tonight. It is the first “devotional” I wrote a couple of years ago. I hope you enjoy, it speaks volumes to me about where God has taken me. This is what made the difference in my life, my morning time with God in my secret place.
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.
Do you have a secret place-a place that you can escape the pressures, noises, and distractions of this world? Did you know that you can meet God if you have a secret place? This place may have escaped you. You might say I have no place of solitude in my home or where I spend my time. That place may have simply been there all along. You have simply never approached God there. You may find that the special place is the kitchen table, the garage, the car, or the deck. You may only need to approach that place at a different time when all the other distractions are still asleep.
If you knew that you could meet God at a special event, at a special time, in a special place, wouldn’t you do anything in your power to obtain the tickets? You would be looking forward to meeting Him, hearing what He had to say, and hopefully the materials for the class would help you along this journey here on earth. I mean we have so many questions, and need so much help with everyday problems or situations that arise. Just to get to meet God one time at a seminar would have to help wouldn’t it?
God has promised us that in Matthew 6:6. God promises us that He will be there. It is a time between only us and God. It is a time to confess our sins, to ask for forgiveness, a time to approach Him about anything in prayer. It is a time to spend with Him reading His word. It is a time to hear God speak though His word. This is a private time alone with Him. Nothing can compare to this time with Him. God promises us that if we will go before Him in secret, he will reward us openly. This alone time is crucial to your growth in relationship with your heavenly Father. I pray that you will find and use your secret place.
Mike Anderson
9/06/09
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