Intimacy, Intercession and Increase: An adventure with Jesus to explore a life of prayer

by Lyndal J Walker, Anamika Gurung (Illustrator)

Overview

This book is a devotional aimed towards youth and young adults to help them understand and grow in a life of prayer. It can be used as an introduction to prayer for those who are new believers or a refresher for those who have been walking with the Lord for a longer period of time. The author draws upon personal experience and decades of work with young people to explore this vital area. It is not a theological treatise, nor an exegetical study, yet at times it will ask the reader to think deeply about certain issues. It doesn't exhaust the topic of prayer by any means but gives a taste for further discovery.The devotional is 31 days so that it can be completed by reading one per day for a month. It is set out in three sections, intimacy with God, intercession and increase with John 17 being a guiding passage. Within each day there are scriptures to read, thoughts to consider, reflections to ponder and action points to undertake. Interwoven throughout are real-life stories that give testimony to the work of God and the power of prayer in people's lives. The desire is that these will inspire the reader to see what is possible through a life of prayer and obedience. Updated edition with free leaders supplement available at yfci.org or lyndaljwalker.com.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781736503911
Publisher:	Youth for Christ International
Publication date:	07/20/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	147
File size:	14 MB
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Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Lyndal J Walker is the international prayer director for Youth for Christ International. She has had a passion for prayer ever since seeing the Transformations videos as a young adult, desiring to see transformation of whole communities through the gospel. For ten years she lived and worked in the Top End of the Northern Territory, Australia, mainly with First Nations youth in a variety of capacities, including chaplaincy, teaching, house parenting, and prison ministry. In 2016, Lyndal completed her masters of education researching the perspectives on education of disengaged First Nations youth.She worked as the National Prayer Coordinator for Youth for Christ Australia (YFCA) for two and a half years before transitioning to the international role. Her journey with YFCA began in 2015 with a desire to see young people walking in their true identity in Christ and living a life of intimacy with Him. She believes young people can become lifelong disciples of Jesus, living in the freedom and power of the gospel and bringing the kingdom "on earth as it is in heaven."Lyndal travels the world to train and equip people in intimacy, intercession, and prayer evangelism, and she releases the prophetic to encourage the body of Christ to be all God created it to be.

Table of Contents

Contents

Foreword ......................................................................... i

Introduction......................................................................iii

Intimacy, Intercession, and Increase .............................. 1

Part 1: INTIMACY............................................................ 4

Knowing God .................................................................. 5

Knowing God as Father: Jesus....................................... 8

Knowing God as Father: Us .......................................... 11

Knowing Jesus as Friend............................................... 16

Knowing the Holy Spirit.................................................. 19

A Two-Way Conversation .............................................. 22

Tuning into God's Voice ................................................ 28

Is That You, God? ......................................................... 32

Are You a Trustworthy Friend?...................................... 38

Part 2: INTERCESSION................................................ 46

Intercession:a Get-To.....................................................47

What's in the Power of a Name? .................................. 50

First of All........................................................................53

Persistent Prayer............................................................58

Prayer of the Righteous.................................................62

You've Got to Have Faith ............................................. 65

Corporate Prayer: Agreement........................................68

Do You Need to Say Amen?......................................... 72

Prophetic Prayer............................................................77

A Heavenly Vision..........................................................81

What about the Lord'sPrayer?.......................................85

Part 3: INCREASE ....................................................... 89

The Stone That Became a Mountain ........................... 90

I Have the Power............................................................93

Prayer and Evangelism..................................................97

Praying for Healing ...................................................... 101

Supernatural Insight.....................................................107

Casting Out Demons .................................................. 110

The Tangible Presence of the Holy Spirit ................... 116

Fasting and Prayer ......................................................120

What If My Prayer Doesn't Work?................................124

What Now?...................................................................128

About the Author..........................................................132

Editorial Reviews

In a day and age when prayer is normally a last resort, Lyndal walks us through the deep importance and priority of a close, fervent relationship with the Lord. Her heart for seeking after Christ is shared throughout this strategic devotional book. Whether you are young or old, a new believer or lifelong follower of Jesus, Lyndal will encourage you to live a life of powerful prayer! -- Jordan Whitmer, Founder / C.E.O., HowToLife Movement and the Z Conference; Host, Gen Z Today Podcast

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