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  SECRET PRAYER
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Secret prayer is essential for a Christian's life, bringing
numerous benefits and being a vital part of the Christian's relationship
with God.

Topics: "The Power of Prayer", "Spiritual Nourishment"
Scripture References: Psalm 91:1, Matthew 6:6, Luke 5:16, Romans 12:12, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Hebrews 4:16, James 5:16

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the vital importance of secret prayer in a
Christian's life, asserting that it is as essential as food and life
itself. He describes secret prayer as the most enriching and sustaining
practice, providing spiritual nourishment and encouragement. Throughout
history, despite facing persecution and adversity, saints have
maintained their commitment to secret prayer, demonstrating its power
and necessity. Brooks encourages believers to devote themselves to this
practice, highlighting its role in deepening one's relationship with
God.

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"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful

and thankful." Colossians 4:2

A Christian can as well . . .

hear without ears, and

live without food, and

fight without hands, and

walk without feet--

as he is able to live without secret prayer.

Secret prayer is the life of our lives, the soul, the

sweet, the heaven of all our earthly enjoyments.

Of all the duties of piety, secret prayer is the most . . .

soul-sweetening,

soul-strengthening,

soul-nourishing,

soul-fattening,

soul-refreshing,

soul-satisfying, and

soul-encouraging duty.

In all the ages of the world, the saints have kept up

secret prayer. In spite of all opposers and persecutors,

in prisons, in dungeons, in dens, in chains, on racks,

in banishments, and in the very flames--the saints

have still kept up this secret prayer.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/secret-prayer/
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