Cover to Cover: Unpacking The Intimate God Practicing the Presence of Jesus | Cover to Cover: Unpacking The Intimate God
Feb 19, 2024
Alan Kraft, a pastor and author of The Intimate God, shares insights on cultivating awareness of Jesus in daily life. He emphasizes the importance of integrating stillness, prayer, and scripture into routine activities. During the conversation, the hosts explore removing the sacred-secular divide, inviting Jesus into every moment, even the mundane. Kraft introduces practical tools like delight pauses and simple prayer practices for fostering connection. They also discuss using emotions as gateways to God's presence and setting personalized rhythms to enhance spiritual awareness.
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Intimacy Beyond Quiet Time
- Practicing the presence moves intimacy with Jesus from scheduled devotions into everyday life.
- It aims to blur the sacred/secular divide so Jesus is with us in all activities.
Use Daily Contact Points
- Look for small contact points in your day where you can slow down and notice Jesus is with you.
- Use those moments to invite conversational awareness instead of waiting for long sacred events.
Missing Touch Points, Giving Grace
- Jenny noticed after reading the chapter she often went hours without a touch point and learned to grant herself grace.
- She compared staying in touch with Jesus to texting a spouse during a busy day.
