Introduction.
Prayer can seem like a confusing thing. Sometimes we pray so hard and intentionally for something, gathering all the self-proclaimed “prayer warriors”, and nothing happens other than a deep sense of disappointment. Other times, it seems so simple. A quick prayer and God does the thing we asked and hoped for. Does God answer prayers? Does He answer some prayers, but not all? Does God sometimes just answer a prayer with “no”?
But what if we’re looking at prayer all wrong? What if it’s not about quoting the right scripture, worded just right so that we get what we want from God. What if prayer is not the pursuit of stuff, but the pursuit of intimacy with God?
Intimacymeans allowing another person to “see into” your true self—vulnerabilities, secrets, and feelings.
Prayer, in its simplest form, is the pursuit of intimacy with God
Type of Intimate relationship you can have with God.(P.I.E.S.)
- · Physical Intimacy:this is the foundation of connection communicates trust and safety, creating closeness.
- · Intellectual Intimacy: Sharing thoughts, ideas, and engaging in intellectual discussions that foster respect.
- · Emotional Intimacy: Sharing inner feelings, fears, and vulnerabilities, fostering trust and safety.
- · Spiritual Intimacy: Connecting through shared faith, values, or a shared sense of meaning.
Scripture references
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