Published by Vince Baker Ministries · Scripture references link to the KJV
Compare two pictures of closeness
The psalm describes living under God’s shelter, using the images of refuge and wings. Jesus gives a very ordinary picture: go into a room and close the door. Both pictures bring attention to whom you are with. A quiet space may help you focus, but the shelter in Psalm 91 is God himself.
What should I pray when I get there?
Matthew 6 follows the instruction with the Lord’s Prayer. Notice how it moves from honoring the Father to asking for daily bread, forgiveness, and deliverance. Hebrews 10 adds that Christians draw near through Jesus and continue encouraging one another in community.
Create a habit you can keep
Choose a regular time and a place where you can focus. Spend a few minutes reading Matthew 6:9–13, then pray through one line slowly in your own words.
Read the Scripture passages
- Matthew 6:5-13 · KJV
- Psalm 91:1-4 · KJV
- Hebrews 10:19-25 · KJV
