It is very counterintuitive. That's why it is recommended to be done when only God, who sees everything, including what is in our heart and thoughts. It is a humbling of myself to Thyself.
I did this and I was lifted up out of a terrible way of life. At least twice a day I do this. Only my cats and my wife may see me do this. It is the most powerful activity I have ever adopted into my life and it's so simple.
Seriously, the foundation that we stand on is not made by men. It is by the grace of God and our free will is the gift that we have for navigation. Once we find the course then we see not only the stars for direction but we see the Creator and in faith he rewards us as long as we honor his word. There lies freedom.
His love is immeasurable.
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Mat 6:5-8 KJV ¶ 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.
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.
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.
8. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him...
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Mat 11:24-30 KJV But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
25. ¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
26. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
27. All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
28. ¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light...
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