Description

Intimacy with God through contemplative prayer forms the essential foundation for effective strategic intercession, transforming our approach from duty-driven petitions to Spirit-led partnership with God's purposes. 

Many believers approach prayer like performing for a demanding audience rather than connecting with a loving Father. Understanding God's unconditional love transforms prayer from dutiful petitions into dynamic partnership with Heaven.

Key Topics Covered

• The foundational role of intimacy with God in strategic intercession
• Understanding contemplative prayer and its importance
• Living in the reality of God's unconditional love
• The distinction between positional and progressive sanctification
• Practical ways to enter and experience God's presence
• The transformative power of simply being with God
• Moving from crisis-driven prayer to Spirit-led intercession

Scriptural Foundations

• Romans 5:8 (AMP) - God's proven love while we were sinners
• Colossians 1:21-22 - Reconciliation through Christ
• Ephesians 1:4 - Chosen before creation
• John 3:16-17 - God's love and purpose in sending Jesus
• Luke 9:23 - Following Jesus requires self-denial
• Romans 8:1 - No condemnation in Christ
• 2 Kings 3:15 - Music facilitating God's presence

Resources Mentioned

• Subscribe to StrategicIntercession.com for additional resources on developing contemplative prayer
• Free ebook and audiobook: "Prayer Shield: A Guide to the Strategic Intercession You Need" by Melanie Boudreau
• Melanie's Spotify playlists
  • Presence Music
  • You!!!
  • Instrumental
• Episode 6 - Intimacy with God has more on consecrated imagination and practices for cultivating intimacy with God.

Looking for a written reference? The complete content of this episode is available as a blog post for deeper reflection and easy review: StrategicIntercession.com/013

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