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Explore the timeless story of Adam, Eve, and God from Genesis, reflecting on the essence of prayer as a transformative conversation that bridges our disconnected state with the divine. Witness Adam and Eve hearing, hiding, and responding to God's call in the garden, symbolizing the eternal cycle of seeking connection. Learn how Enosh's act of naming the Lord marks the beginning of worship by name, echoing the intimate relationship between humanity and the Divine. Reflect on the significance of prayer as a means of identification and deepening our spiritual bond with God. Dive into the profound exploration of prayer, seeking to understand and enhance our connection with the divine presence.
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8 When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the Lord God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the Lord God among the trees. 9 Then the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” 10 He replied, “I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked.” Adam, Eve & God
…man and his wife heard - God is still “hearable” …the Lord God walking about in the garden. God is still “walking” God’s presence IS …so they hid from the Lord God God is still “looking” Adam, Eve & God
…then the Lord God called God is still “calling” God is still connecting …I was afraid because I was naked.” I, like Adam, am disconnected Adam, Eve & God
Genesis 4:26 When Seth grew up, he had a son and named him Enosh. At that time people first began to worship the Lord by name. Enosh – Calling God by Name
Prayer is conversation with God that springs from a desire to connect out of our disconnected condition. Am I? How? • How well? • 2. Prayer is identification with God. Am I? Applications