Secret Prayer
Secret prayer is essential for a Christian's life, bringing numerous benefits and being a vital part of the Christian's relationship with God.
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.
Text
"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.
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Secret Prayer
- Secret prayer is essential for a Christian's life
- It is the life of our lives, the soul of our enjoyments
Key Quotes
“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.” — Thomas Brooks
“Secret prayer is the life of our lives, the soul, the sweet, the heaven of all our earthly enjoyments.” — Thomas Brooks
“In all the ages of the world, the saints have kept up secret prayer.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Make secret prayer a priority in your life, just as you would any other essential duty.
- Recognize the benefits of secret prayer and seek to cultivate a deeper practice of it.
- Remember that even in difficult circumstances, secret prayer is possible and can bring comfort and strength.