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.

~Matthew 6:6a NKJV

Nineteen children. That’s right. John Wesley’s mother, Susanna, had a very large family so she was constantly busy. But she often needed the prayer closet. 

When she wanted to be alone with the Lord and pray, she pulled her apron over her head. Then, the children knew not to disturb her because she was having quiet time with her Savior. She was in the prayer closet as she sat in her chair, covered by her apron.

We, too, can have a prayer closet. Perhaps, we have a prayer chair–one that has been in our family for years. Perhaps it is covered in a lovely rose pattern but with faded and worn places on the armrest, having been used by Mother and Grandmother as they took time to be alone with the Lord Jesus.This chair may bring many memories to mind, such as the well-used Bible lying on the table beside it and the worn rug where Grandmother kneeled. Here in our prayer chair, we can pour out our hearts, praise Jesus, sing to Him, read the word to Him, or just listen for Him to speak to us so we can find strength for the day’s challenges.

Even if we have many children or other responsibilities, we need time with the Lord. The enemy of our soul tries to make sure that we stay busy and have no time left to spend with Jesus. The wicked one wants us to be tired, discouraged, or too distracted to go into the prayer closet.But we must take time to praise Jesus and share our concerns. He will renew our strength for the challenges we may experience.

Share the location of your prayer closet.

Lord Jesus, thank You for the opportunity to come to You, for You are always ready to hear from me. As I turn my heart to You, Lord, meet me. Amen.

Genre: Non-fiction

Copyright 2019: The Prayer Closet: Glenda Shouse: All Rights Reserved  

Published: May 2020: Christian Devotions Ministries