For it is when you are alone with God that you are free from distraction and temptation to impress with your actions and words. There are times for public and corporate prayer, and there are times for private prayer. Kneel and be sincere with your Lord. Make private time.
When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites. They love to stand in the synagogues and on the street corners and pray so people will see them. I tell you the truth, they already have their full reward. When you pray, you should go into your room and close the door and pray to your Father who cannot be seen. Your Father can see what is done in secret, and he will reward you. Matthew 6:5-6
After he had sent them away, he went by himself up into the hills to pray. It was late, and Jesus was there alone. Matthew 14:23
Then Jesus went with his followers to a place called Gethsemane. He said to them, Sit here while I go over there and pray. Matthew 26:36
Early the next morning, while it was still dark, Jesus woke and left the house. He went to a lonely place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35
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