The Necessity of Secret Prayer

While group prayer is powerful, Rinker also stresses the importance of secret, personal prayer. She believes that private prayer allows individuals to develop a more intimate relationship with God, free from the distractions and pressures of public settings. 'The Good Shepherd knows what His sheep need. They need the pastures of being together with one another, but they also need the quiet waters of intimate security,' she explains. This balance between communal and private prayer helps individuals to grow spiritually, providing both the support of a community and the personal connection with God.