Where Intention Meets Prayer: Part 2

Continuing our exploration of the overlap, similarity or difference of intention and prayer (for part 1, find us where you get your podcasts or via the link below). In this episode, we consider whether seeing God (or Source, Spirit) as a power within us takes us any closer in our definition of intention holding. We touch on the question of where the utterance or vibration of an intention or prayer may originate from, ponder the relevance of yearning or desire in intercession and intention holding, and come back to exploring how our thoughts, volition, and feeling all come together in offering what we will to happen. Sit back or sit up (if you're driving!) and come exploring and questioning with us.

Suggested Intention Focus for this week

This week, as we’ve considered the nature of intention holding and prayer, we suggest holding as our main intention:

I resolve when holding intention or offering prayer to have confidence [or faith] in the power accessible within myself or upon which I can call to direct my will for something to be.

Please join us in holding this.

Chapter markers:

00:00:00        Introduction

00:01:48        Deep Dive into Intention

00:04:12        The Power of Silence

00:06:40        Heart and Mind Connection

00:10:52        Exploring Intercession and Prayer

00:15:44        Divine Power Within Us

00:17:39        Co-Partnering in Prayer

00:20:27        Understanding Intention and Desire

00:29:53        Intercession vs. Intention

00:31:57        Suggested Focus for Intention

Websites, events and organisations mentioned in this episode:

Part 1 to our conversation can be heard at https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/exploring-the-intersection-of-intention-and-prayer-a-deep-dive/

Register here to join a free online (Zoom) party to celebrate 20 years of Global Healing Response! https://legacylabyrinthproject.kindful.com/register/ghr-20th-anniversary-2025

Episode: Groundedness: Becoming and Staying Grounded – https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-groundedness-for-spiritual-growth/

Episode: Global Healing Response: Embracing Authenticity – https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-authenticity-a-new-years-journey-to-true-change/

Ellen talks about Heart-Brain coherence (YouTube video) – https://youtu.be/yYHZUKK6t1s?si=dB0HLDBOP09b59sp

Information about Centering Prayer – https://graceupongrace.org.uk/guided-meditation-centring-prayer/  https://www.contemplative.org/contemplative-practice/centering-prayer/  https://cac.org/daily-meditations/the-method-2017-02-13/

HeartMath Instititute – https://www.heartmath.org/

Daniel Benor, research relating to spiritual healing ­– https://www.danielbenor.com/

The O Manuscript by Lars Muhl, Amazon.com link –  https://www.amazon.com/Manuscript-Scandinavian-Bestseller-Lars-Muhl/dp/1780286724/ref=sr_1_1

The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World  by Lynne McTaggart, Amazon.com link –