Definition: 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.

Explanation: Okay, let’s break down this verse from Matthew 6:6. It's a really interesting idea about prayer! Here’s the explanation in simpler terms: Basically, it means: Don’t just ask for things to happen; secretly ask God to help you. Let’s unpack that a bit: “But thou, when thou prayest…” : This is a gentle reminder to focus your prayer – to be mindful of what you're asking. “…enter into thy closet…” : Think of your closet as a safe space where you keep important things – like your thoughts and feelings. It’s a place where you can be private and still connect with God. “…and when thou hast shut thy door…” : This is a metaphor for how you pray. You need to create a quiet, secluded space where you can be alone with God. “Pray to thy Father which is in secret…” : This means to pray in a way that isn’t obvious or readily apparent to others. It's about speaking your prayers quietly and humbly. “…and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” : This is the key part! God sees everything you do, even when you're not talking. He knows your intentions and your heart. When you pray with a quiet, unassuming spirit, He recognizes your sincerity and rewards you with His grace and help. In short: It’s about being humble and trusting that God will recognize your true desires and bless you without you having to make it obvious! Why is this important? It encourages us to be honest with ourselves and not always boast or show off our prayers. --- Do you want me to explain any of these concepts further, perhaps: Why does God "see in secret"? How can we practice praying in a more private way?