Have you ever prayed in secret? During the famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told His followers to pray to the Father in secret (Matthew 6:6). Jesus Himself, while He walked on earth often withdrew by Himself to pray to His Father in heaven (Matthew 14:23). God is the perfect image of a father and He longs to spend time with His children. Out of all the names of God, “Abba” is the most intimate. Because of Jesus’ finished work on the cross, we too are able to call God “Abba”. Take some time with your perfect Father, laughing with Him, sharing joys and sorrows with Him, and asking Him (as Jehovah Jireh – the Lord who provides) for what you need. He wants your heart. He delights in you.
Sample:
Dear Abba, Thank You for caring for me as Your own child. I praise You
for being the
Creator of all things, the King of all kings and the Most High God,
Thank You
for revealing Yourself to me as Dad. It’s so personal. Father God, You
are so
strong, capable of doing anything. Thank You for taking me on such an
adventurous journey and for teaching me so much about this world that
You have made.
God, I want more than anything to spend time with You and have a
conversation with You about anything and everything. Dear Abba, what
shall we talk about?
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