The Gift of Intimacy

Published on December 14, 2025 at 8:03 AM

Rooted in Prayer: 31-Day Devotional on Abiding, Surrender, & Legacy

Welcome to Rooted in Prayer: Day 14

Do you ever long for closeness with God—not just answers, but His presence itself?

Prayer is not distance—it is intimacy.
This devotional is your invitation to draw near to the Father’s heart.

Today, we lean in:
The Gift of Intimacy.

📖 Scripture for Today

“Come near to God and he will come near to you.” — James 4:8 (NIV)

💬 Theme

Prayer is not ritual—it is relationship.

🪷 The Power of Closeness

Intimacy is not about performance—it is about presence.

James reminds us that when we draw near to God, He responds with closeness. Intimacy in prayer is not about eloquence—it is about honesty. It is the place where love deepens, trust grows, and identity is affirmed.

To be intimate means to linger, to listen, and to love. It is the posture of affection, the practice of closeness, and the pathway to belonging.

Prayer doesn’t begin with distance.
It begins with intimacy.

🙏 Today’s Prayer

Father, draw me close to You.
Remove distractions and deepen my love for Your presence.
Teach me to rest in Your embrace and walk in Your nearness.
Let my intimacy today shape generations with love.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

🌟 Your Gifts: The Fruit of Intimacy

When you pray with intimacy, these immediate and eternal gifts flow into your life:

  • Deep Belonging – You know you are loved and secure.
  • Strengthened Identity – God affirms who you are in Him.
  • Overflowing Love – Intimacy fuels compassion for others.
  • Generational Affection – Your closeness models love for future believers.
  • Eternal Fellowship – You live in communion with God forever.

🎯 Today’s Action Step

Take 10 minutes today to sit in quiet worship.
Whisper aloud: “Father, I draw near to You.”
Write down one way you sense His nearness—peace, joy, or assurance—and carry it with you.

This is your first move toward Belonging and Eternal Fellowship.

📣 A Word from the Author

“Every closeness is a covenant. Intimacy is the heartbeat of prayer, where love becomes life.”
— Kolawole O. Amigun

Rooted in Presence. Rising in Purpose. ™

Share with someone who longs for closeness with God…

Prayer isn’t ritual—it’s relationship.
James 4:8 reminds us: “Come near to God and He will come near to you.”
This devotional may be the invitation they’ve been waiting for—to linger, to listen, and to love.

📩 Pass it on. Let intimacy deepen.

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