Day 10: The Discipline of Intimacy
Scripture
Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful in their power, or the rich in their riches. But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: That they truly know Me and understand that I am the Lord...
Jeremiah 9:23-24 NLT
Devotion
God yearns for intimacy with us; it was the very reason He created us. He wants to make His home in our hearts and to share a give-and-take relationship of thoughts, feelings, visions and dreams. Too often we are so busy in the pursuit to accomplish great things for God that we forget about the thing He cares about the most: being with us.
If our relationship with God could be based on our activities and accomplishments, many of us would be enjoying a strong and intimate relationship with our Father in heaven. But this is not what God desires from us. He deeply desires to be a part of our lives, involved in our thought processes, and above all, King of our hearts.
Nothing can substitute an authentic and intimate relationship with our God. In fact, intimacy with God should be the #1 discipline of every believer. In His presence is where you find your vision, your direction and your faith in His Word and His promises. It is here you find courage to take the risks required to fulfill your deepest dreams, it is here you find your God-confidence, your value, your meaning. It is here you begin to fathom the unconditional love God has for you.
Application
During this 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting, carve out time to spend one-on-one time with God. He’s waiting to breathe life into your heart and refresh your soul like never before. Even if it’s just 10 minutes, it’ll be the best 10 minutes of your day...and before you know it, it will grow into more!
Prayer
God, help me to walk in the discipline of intimacy. Help me to set aside all the work and distractions and the to-do list. Help me to set aside time today, and everyday, to seek you in your word and prayer. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit, and teach me to open my heart and life to you that I might know your love like never before. In Jesus name, amen.