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The selection of quotes from the Bible is very thoughtful of the author. Very impressive work! I would highly recommend reading it.

Thought provoking work! In awe of these magnificent prayers and its meaning. Undergoing self transformation through these prayers.

Each prayer carries a deep meaning and brilliance. Words will fall short in appreciating the strength of these beautiful prayers.

Pondering on the meaning of these prayers in itself is a powerful experience. I am absolutely rejoicing reading these prayers!

This is a wonderful book that displays the power of words and its positive effect on the soul. I got a review copy and found it such a comprehensive work! I am in love with these prayers and look forward to reading them everyday.

Enjoying the Heavenly Intimacy, unlike any other, explains how we can establish a deeper connection with God and in turn how it can bring a beautiful change in our life. It has a pragmatic approach and is full of insightful ideas about body, mind and soul related concepts. Author has tried to simplify the purpose of life in a beautiful style.

‘Enjoying Heavenly Intimacy’ challenges and encourages believers of all ages to pursue a passionate and intimate relationship with God. This book contains a step by step guide about how we can achieve a strong connection with God. By following the footsteps of great role models of the past and how they transformed themselves into exemplary and virtuous humans, is a remarkable approach followed in this book, which will lead us to great success.

The book talks about qualities required for developing passion for preaching the message of Christ. It covers concepts like seeking forgiveness from God and finding that right balance with our relationship with self and other humans, as it will ultimately reflect our relationship with God. The book allows us to deeply introspect our feelings and desires and its true purpose for existing. It provides us with various insights about the interrelation of faith and worship. It also takes the environment into consideration and encourages us to give everything its due right.

“Knowledge of God should deepen our relationship with Him which then increases our desire to know Him better.” This book is for anyone who wants to realize their real purpose of existence and find tranquility in prayer and submission to God.

Contents:
Chapter 1 : Relinquish the False-Self
Chapter 2 : The Ground of Our Untrue Concept
Chapter 3 : God’s Liberating Truth
Chapter 4 : Knowing Yourself Through Knowing God
Chapter 5 : Our Relationship with Christ
Chapter 6 : Repercussions of True Knowledge of God
Chapter 7 : Ramification to the Self
Chapter 8 : Ramification to the Church
Chapter 9 : Ramification to the Creations
Chapter 10 : Knowing and Walking with God Every Day

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Chapter 1 : Relinquish the False-Self

“I have but one passion – it is He, it is He alone. The world is the field and the field is the world, and henceforth that country shall be my home where I can be most used in winning souls for Christ.”
Count Zinzendorf

If passion can be interpreted as a very strong desire, perhaps in the history of Christianity, this character is one of those figures who have an extraordinary passion. His name is David Livingstone. Born during the industrial revolution in England, David Livingstone worked at a cotton mill for twelve hours a day for only five Shilling per week. The Livingstone family is not a family that puts education first. David Livingstone had to save little by little before finally continuing his studies at Anderson's College in Glasgow in 1836 and deepening his knowledge in the fields of medicine and evangelism.

Long story short, at one point, David Livingstone was traveling on a mission to Lepelole. As one of the evangelistic media, David Livingstone learns the local language. However, the security situation was less than supportive in this area, David realized that every time he finished preaching, many of his people were murdered, arrested, or driven out by other tribes.

As a way out, finally, in 1844, David decided to head north, towards Mabotsa. It was in this place that an event took place that changed David's life. He was attacked by a lion that crushed his left shoulder. The result was fatal because, for the rest of his life, David could barely use his left hand any longer.

To this extent, the mission trip undertaken by David Livingstone, it seems that it will not be enough to be summarized in just an article. Several different sufferings could not diminish the passion he had for preaching the message of Christ. He was driven solely by compassion and mercy.

Compassion and mercy for souls who do not know, Christ becomes fuel for him to keep going for the glory of His name. Furthermore, passion describes the strong desire that God instills in our lives. That desire forms the basis of everything we determine in our future lives. Moreover, it shapes our vision and outlook in life and for those around us.

From the life of this servant of God, we can learn that the passion in the life of David Livingstone is the love of Christ for others, and this has stood the test of time. So, what is our passion right now? Is it for temporal earthly things or heavenly? What the Bible says about passion for temporal things is that lust includes adultery which leads to sin (2 Peter 2:14). Likewise, the various sins of worldly lust include fornication, uncleanness, greed, which are the same as idolatry (Colossians 3:5; Galatians 5:19).

And so, we have to relinquish our false-self to dispense with passion for temporary things. This is very important to do, because it causes us to fall into sin, leads to corruption, takes us away from the holiness that God desires, leads to condemnation, regret, and ignorance. Furthermore, it is also the first step that must be taken to enjoy heavenly intimacy in our daily life.