Con Tú Primer Amor: Embracing Your First Love
Prayer is a way of resting in the heart of God. This guide journeys with five ancient mentors who show how to cultivate a life of prayer.
A resource by LaFe
A resource by LaFe
Prayer is more than an appeal to God; it is a way of resting in the heart of the Lord. This prayer guide explores the lives of five ancient biblical mentors who will show us how to live a life of prayer and intimacy with the Lord. What might Mary Magdalene, King David, a Shulamite woman, John the disciple, and Mary and Martha show us about cultivating a posture of prayer in our lives and in community? Come and see how prayer can transform lives.
The following collection accompanies the small group prayer guide developed by LaFe staff, Natalia Kohn Rivera:
- Small Group Prayer Guide (5-week series)
- Ancient Mentors instructional videos (six 5–10-minute videos)
- Testimonies that encourage application (four 3–5-minute videos)
- Video Panel of Staff Testimonies (23 minutes)
Con Tú Primer Amor Small Group Prayer Guide:
Follow along with Mary Magdalene, King David, the Shulamite woman, John, and Mary and Martha as they learn to turn their eyes to the Lord. This small group curriculum combines bible study questions with easy-to-follow prayer instructions that lead participants into spiritual intimacy with God.
Con Tú Primer Amor Ancient Mentors Instructional Videos (six 5–10-minute videos)
Natalia Kohn Rivera introduces the vision of Ancient Mentors who disciple people towards intimacy with Jesus and provides five instructional videos that accompany each week of the prayer guide.
Con Tú Primer Amor Testimonies that encourage application (four 3–5-minute videos)
Amanda Raghunandan, Ismael “Izzy” Ortega, and Imani Taylor share about how they were encouraged by King David, the Shulamite woman, John “the lover,” and Mary and Martha.
Con Tú Primer Amor Staff Video Panel
Listen to three InterVarsity staff share their experiences, testimonies, and takeaways after going through the prayer guide in this 23-minute video.
Prayer Guide Video
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About the authors
Natalia Kohn Rivera coaches and trains nonprofit staff directors, leaders, and volunteers on prayer and hearing the voice of God. In addition to leading prayer workshops, speaking at conferences, and creating a curriculum on hearing God, Natalia also trains and equips in ministry partnership and leadership development. Natalia graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Spanish Literature from the University of California, San Diego, and has served in full-time ministry for 19 years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Pasadena International House of Prayer, and currently with InterVarsity’s LaFe (Latino Fellowship) Ministries. Natalia is passionate about growing in intimacy with Jesus and coaching others in experiencing the presence of God and hearing God’s voice for themselves. Natalia loves the Word of God and helps others experience the powerful Word of God as it grabs hold of their hearts and changes lives in every way.