Returning to Intimacy

My Testimony

During this journey, I was led by the Holy Spirit to begin seeking the Face of God, as well as learning how to pray heartfelt prayers to the Father. Despite my commitment to ministry work, I drifted away from spending precious, intimate time in His Presence. My inconsistent prayer life caused my heart to grow weary, as I focused on striving to please God through works rather than through a surrendered heart.

The Holy Spirit gently guided me through a season of spiritual training and rest, leading me to humble myself as a child at the Master’s feet. In this sacred space, I learned to let go of distractions and allow the Holy Spirit to teach me how to pray with sincerity and vulnerability. Most importantly, this journey brought me back to intimacy with my First Love, Jesus Christ, who had always been patiently waiting for me with open arms. He reminded me of the depth of His love, a love that never fails and calls us back when we wander. This love, described in Revelation 2:4, where Jesus rebukes the church in Ephesus for leaving their first love, resonated deeply with me. It was as though He was speaking directly to my heart, gently inviting me to return to Him.

This time of renewal reminded me of the story of Mary and Martha in the Gospel of Luke 10:41-42. Like Martha, I had been consumed by doing rather than being. But the Lord lovingly called me back to choose “the good part”—to rest in His Presence, where true fulfillment and peace reside.