We come before You, seeking courage and wisdom to stand for what is right, even in the face of challenge and controversy. Lord, help us to resist the voices of fear, vanity, and expediency and instead listen to the call of conscience that aligns with Your truth. Grant us discernment to make decisions that honor You, integrity to uphold righteousness in our workplaces, and boldness to act justly, even when it’s difficult.
Remind us, Lord, that our ultimate measure is not found in convenience but in steadfastness during trials. May we be a reflection of Your light and love, standing firm in faith and unwavering in purpose.
As I continued on this journey, I learned how distractions had prevented me from hearing God clearly and fully walking in His purposes for my life. The Holy Spirit gently revealed that I needed to fix my eyes on Him rather than being consumed by the chaos around me. This was a profound realization for me because I had been weighed down by my husband’s transition home, the challenges my child was facing that included an abusive relationship, struggles with drugs and alcohol, legal issues, and even time spent in jail. The constant flood of bad news from CNN and the overwhelming cares of daily life also served as distractions that pulled me away from the peace and guidance of God.
During this time of intimacy, I dedicated myself to prayer, fasting, and journaling, creating space to hear the Holy Spirit more clearly. Through these practices, the Holy Spirit taught me how to depend on His guidance and recognize His voice. He reminded me of the truth in Isaiah 30:21: “Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left.” This scripture became a lifeline, reminding me that God’s guidance is always present, even in the midst of confusion.
By surrendering these distractions and choosing to walk in step with Him, I began to experience clarity, peace, and the unfolding of God’s plans for my life. The Holy Spirit became my Helper, gently leading me and teaching me to trust His wisdom above all else.
Prayer
Father, You are worthy of all praise, honor, and glory. Thank You for sending the Holy Spirit, our Helper and Comforter, to guide us into all truth and to bring to remembrance everything You have spoken, as You promised in John 14:26. Lord, I thank You for Your unending love and grace that sustain me every day. I praise You for the gift of Your Spirit, who dwells within me to lead, correct, and empower me.
Holy Spirit, forgive me for the times I have allowed distractions to drown out Your voice and have filled my mind with the world’s ways instead of Your truth. Teach me, Holy Spirit, to set my eyes upon the Father and His Word so I can align my steps with His divine will. I desire to walk in obedience, gaining revelation, knowledge, and understanding of the Father’s perfect plan for my life.
Thank you, Holy Spirit, for purifying my heart. Transform me so that everything I do brings glory to the Father. You are the precious gift given freely to me through Christ, and I thank You for Your presence in my life. Teach me to follow Your direction, to love as You love, and to live in a way that reflects the heart of Jesus. In His precious name I pray, Amen.
This was the beginning of my journey with the Holy Spirit teaching me the importance of intimacy with the Father. He gently revealed that there is only one true Teacher—Abba Father—and that intimacy with Him is the foundation for understanding the depth of His love for me. I came to realize that it was His heart’s desire not only to pour His love into my life but also to teach me how to reflect His love into the lives of others.
During this sacred journey, the Holy Spirit revealed several key truths that transformed my heart and deepened my faith. First, I needed to seek God with my whole heart, not just in part. Only then could I truly experience the vastness of His love and the joy of spending uninterrupted time in His Presence. Secondly, I had to declutter my heart of the fears, anger, and anxieties that had accumulated over the years, hindering my walk with God. By immersing myself in His Word and learning to pray heartfelt, earnest prayers, I began to experience a profound healing and a renewed intimacy with Him.
The Holy Spirit taught me that heartfelt prayers are not just about the words spoken, but about the sincerity and vulnerability of my heart. As I prayed, not just for myself but for those around me, I felt God’s love flowing through me in ways I had never imagined. It was through this time of prayer and reflection that I learned what it truly meant to love as He loves, unconditionally and without reservation.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, You are the Greatest Teacher, and all wisdom and love flow from You. I praise You for Your goodness, Your mercy, and Your unfailing love. Your Word declares in Psalm 86:11, “Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; unite my heart to fear Your name.” Lord, I ask that You guide me to fix my eyes on You and grow deeper in Your love.
Grant me the wisdom to meditate on Your Word, to know You more intimately, and to understand Your desire for my life. Help me, Father, to declutter my heart and surrender all fears, anger, and anxieties into Your hands. Your grace is sufficient for me, as You have shown me in 2 Corinthians 12:9. Teach me, Lord, to love with Your unfailing love, knowing that Your love is perfect and complete, leading me to worship You more deeply with every step of this journey. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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.
Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts of praise, lifting up Your holy name, for You are worthy of all glory and honor. Your Word reminds us in Philippians 3:13–14 to forget what is behind and press on toward the goal to win the prize for which You have called us heavenward in Christ Jesus. Today, we declare our unwavering commitment to move forward in sync with Your divine timing, refusing to quit or grow weary.
Lord, let our high praise confuse the enemy! As we exalt You, may the plans of the adversary be scattered, and Your glory fill every place of darkness. Grant us discernment to recognize the times we are in, that we may move with precision and purpose according to Your will. Open our spiritual eyes to the prophetic time we are living in, and help us align with heaven’s agenda.
Father, we surrender our hearts completely to You. We lay aside every distraction, every weight, and every hindrance, that we may run this race with endurance and faith. Teach us to discern the schemes of the enemy and to stand firm in the truth of Your Word. Expose every tactic of the adversary that seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, and equip us with wisdom and courage to overcome through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Lord, we ask for strength to press on, no matter what comes our way. Help us to endure with joy, knowing that our citizenship is in heaven (Phil. 3:20), and we eagerly await the return of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Transform us daily into Your likeness as we yield to Your perfect will.
We give You all the glory, honor, and praise for what You are doing in this season. May Your name be exalted in our lives, and may we be vessels of Your light and love in a world of darkness and desperate for Your truth.
Returning to Intimacy 