Although the Hebrew closely related to Pershall is tallit! This word is not found in Scripture and The government always is accented with fringes, because there was a biblical command for Israelites to wear a “fringed” or “tasseled” garment. This fact can be found in the Torah, in which God says to Moses, “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘Throughout the generations to come you are to make tassels on the corners of your garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. You will have these tassels to look at and so you will remember all the commands of the LORD, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by chasing after the lusts of your own hearts and eyes. Then you will remember to obey all my commands and will be consecrated to your God’” (Numbers 15:38–40).”
And also, “Make tassels on the four corners of the cloak you wear” (Deuteronomy 22:12). So the original scriptural intent behind this fringed garment was to remind the Israelites of God’s commandments to them.
Most of my prayer shells do not include the fringes, because the idea behind the prayer shawl is to allow the recipient to know that prayers were heard in heaven on their behalf and God will respond to their needs. Furthermore, Another use for the prayer shawl is that one uses it as their prayer closet, -once it is received.
What is a prayer closet?
A prayer closet is a location where Christians go alone, in privacy, to spend a well-needed prayer time with the Lord. This is by only focusing on all of the blessings the Lord has granted and promises He has fulfilled. So, one word create a tent over their head with their prayer shawl to reduce the distractions of the world and concentrate on meeting with the Lord.
A prayer shawl or prayer closer is vital for Christians to have a strong prayer life. One reason why a believer should consider creating such a sacred place to pray is because of distractions. It is very easy to not be able to focus on only the Lord when there are so many different events happening in your life.
3 Reasons to use your Prayer Shawl and/or your Prayer Closet…
1. Intentionality
Jesus Christ, alone, secluded himself so he could pray on His own. In the book of Luke, it is written that the Son of God withdrew Himself from the world so that He meditate in prayer and communicate with His father, the Lord. But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray. Luke 5:16
2. Privacy
In Matthew 6:6, this verse mentions how a Christian should pray to the Lord. It mentions being in a room, in secrecy is the proper way to talk to God. A prayer closet is a place where a person can spend time with God alone. This verse unmistakably emphasizes that this place should be private and cut off from the comings and goings of the household. It should be a place where the world can be shut out. The reason privacy is necessary for prayer is clear: Privacy fosters honesty, and honesty fosters relationships.
When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6
How can we pray freely and openly with God when there are others nearby, who may disturb us and listen to us pray at that moment? Having a secret meeting location with God prevents any hindrances to the unbroken communion that is essential for meaningful prayer.
3. Intimacy
Intimacy comes right on the heels of privacy. Without the safety of privacy, having any depth of relationship with another person is impossible. Even when intimate friendships or relationships are developed in a group setting, it’s because of a certain privacy that surrounds the group, allowing people to bond without the encumbering presence of outsiders. There is no intimacy without privacy.
Suggestion: create a prayer journal
Having a prayer journal and devotional keeps you focused only on communication, prayer, and meditation on God’s words. Distractions are what often keeps us from hearing from God. Prayer is a spiritual discipline that states that growing in your faith and dedication will take time, effort and energy. Persevere through the battle of distractions and you will be rewarded with peace and contentment. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. (Hebrews 12:11)
What The Bible Says About Prayer??
In the book Philippians chapter 4, says that anything that we are faced with, we should confront any opposition and give it to God in prayer.
The Holy Word clearly states that Christians should not be anxious for anything and should give their everything into prayer. For the Lord loves each individual human on this planet and He will take care of all stress, depression, insecurities, or anything that the enemy is going to try to attack a believer with.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God…
Philippians 4:6
Committing yourself in prayer is important because it makes believers more like Jesus and because it reveals to them the heart and mind of God. Creating a prayer closet is beneficial because of prayer being significant. Hearing God’s voice matters and God, Himself, commanded Christians to devote themselves to prayer.
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
Colossians 4:2
Prayer is simply communication with God. It is a privilege bought by the blood of Jesus Christ. It is first and foremost a desire to conform humanity’s will to God’s will. In the book of 1Thessalonians, it is written that Christians should live in a continual state of prayer in their everyday lives. They should be praying all through the day. Obviously, if believers follow this, they cannot limit prayers to simply “praying in a closet.”
Pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
Is a prayer closet something that you can see yourself creating? Just taking ten minutes out of your day to sit in stillness, listening to the Lord, will strengthen your prayer life. A prayer closet is a space where you can spend time with the Holy Father in devotions and in quality time, to communicate with Him.
