Mat 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. Mat 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. Mat 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Mat 6:8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Prayer shows our dependence on God and our trust in Him. Prayer is not to show others how spiritual we are. Prayer is not a religious exercise that the mere performance of moves God. God knows all about us. God knows our needs before we ask. Prayer brings us before God in a right attitude of trust and reliance on Him. Prayer makes us aware of God’s love and care when we see His response to our prayer. God wants a real relationship with us. Prayer is one of the primary means by which that relationship is built. As we see God’s love demonstrated to us in answer to our prayer, our love for God grows deeper and our trust and faith more full. Pray. Prayer is between you and God. Let Him show you His faithfulness.