In this episode of the Daily Living for Christ Podcast, Donald E. Coleman continues the Letting Go to Enter In series with a deep reflection on Matthew 6:5-6 and Jesus’ invitation to the secret place. Too often, prayer becomes about performance—seeking approval, checking a box, or clinging to distractions. But Jesus points us to a different way: the Tameion, the inner room of the heart where the Father is already waiting.

Donald unpacks what it means to move from a performance-based structure to a presence-filled relationship, where prayer shifts from self-expression to communion. This episode explores:

• Why letting go (kenosis) is the gateway to entering God’s presence
• The difference between self-focused prayer and contemplative prayer that creates an inner sanctuary
• How Jesus modeled solitude and stillness as the rhythm of a life rooted in God
• The power of “The Pause”—15–20 seconds of silence that reorients us to God in the middle of daily life
• Practical ways to make your “prayer closet” more than a physical space, but a posture of the heart

If you’ve ever struggled with distractions in prayer or wondered how to move beyond words into genuine intimacy with the Father. This episode will encourage you to close the door, silence the noise, and rediscover the God who is waiting in the hidden place.

Tune in today and learn how to let go of performance so you can enter into God’s presence with freedom, authenticity, and joy.

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