Cover to Cover: Unpacking The Intimate God Prayer | Cover to Cover: Unpacking The Intimate God
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Feb 5, 2024 Alan Kraft, author of The Intimate God, shares powerful insights on the art of prayer. He emphasizes the Lord's Prayer as a transformative guide that extends beyond rote recitation into personal connection with God. The conversation navigates the importance of vulnerability in prayer, the dynamics of spiritual warfare, and the necessity of adapting prayer practices to individual journeys. Listeners will find practical wisdom on deepening their prayer life through relationship and active listening to the Holy Spirit.
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Pray The Lord's Prayer As A Pattern
- Use the Lord's Prayer as a flexible pattern for personal prayer rather than only a recited text.
- Pray through its sections to cover the breadth Jesus modeled instead of defaulting to only asking for needs.
Prayer Is A Multi-Course Experience
- The Lord's Prayer contains multiple facets of prayer beyond petition: praise, provision, confession, and more.
- Treat it like a buffet to broaden your prayer life beyond quick requests.
Customize The Rhythm To Your Wiring
- Adapt the Lord's Prayer to your wiring by focusing deeply on one section per session when needed.
- Cycle through sections over days so you pray in all areas without hurrying through them.
