Shut the door!

SHUT THE DOOR!

 

'When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door,
pray to your Father. . .’ (Matt. 6:6 NKJV).

 

One successful executive maintains a small inner room next to his office. During his busy day, he often slips into this room to seek God's guidance.

Many Christians have such a place. It is called a prayer closet. But shutting the door is not easy. The door of the room may be closed, but distracting thoughts clamor for attention.

 

I have found something helpful in my own prayer life. When I am plagued with distractions, I use a pad and pencil to jot down things I need to do or remember. Once these things are gotten out of the way I can concentrate on prayer. I have finally shut the door.

 

Occasionally, God has to use drastic measures to get people quiet long enough to pray. More than one busy person has chafed when laid low by illness or injury. But as a result, they were able to shut the door and pray.

 

A place of prayer is important. John Wesley's mother, used to sit down and cover her head with her apron in order to be shut in with God. Do whatever you have to do to shut the door and pray.

 

Life response: I will give my time alone with God a prominent place in my daily calendar.