Prayer as an act of Emunah

Rabbi Yeshua said, “Matthew 6:6 ESV But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” There is something about praying in private, where no one else can see or hear you, that boosts one’s level of emunah (pure faith and trust in HaShem, blessed is He). When one prays in secret, and there is no one around to witness it, it becomes more intimate and more meaningful. Praying in public brings about a number of pitfalls, including praying to impress others, and praying empty words. In private, there is no one to impress, and there is no reason for meaningless words and fancy, religious speech. One can pour their heart out and our Heavenly Father will reward that act of emunah as is merited. HaShem is gracious and generous, and He will answer our private prayer as fits His will. We can pray a short, intimate, heartfelt prayer, or we can weep and groan, and let the Ruach HaKodesh speak for us, for as it is written, our Heavenly Father knows what we need even before we come before Him; He is just waiting for us to approach Him and draw close to Him so that He can show us His love and mercy. Truly He will see, and He will reward.