What Is Spiritual Direction?
““The ministry of Spiritual Direction can be understood as the meeting of two or more people whose desire is to prayerfully listen for the movements of the Holy Spirit in all areas of a person’s life (not just in their formal prayer life). It is a three-way relationship among the true director who is the Holy Spirit (which in Christian tradition is the Spirit of Christ present in and among us), the human director (who listens for the directions of the Spirit with the directee), and the directee.” ”
This centuries-old practice means having conversations together which allow you to remember your soul self. It’s having someone pay attention to your life with you and help you find your way. To look at how God is present in your life, even as you bring yourself into your way forward; strengths and weaknesses, new capacities and old patterns of being. In my practice, we meet for an hour every month (can also be done long distance) to have an opportunity together to become still, to remember, to reflect. The conversation touches on the deeper things that support our lives. We often talk about spiritual practices and how those are being observed. At times we might participate in types of prayer or reading of scripture.
What Might I Expect in Spiritual Direction?
You should find a safe place to remember and share about your spiritual journey. This will likely include joys, struggles, doubts, and delights.
I am committed to hearing you without judgement and zeroing in on ways to guide you on the path toward a deeper relationship with God.
Confidentiality is taken seriously. We will discuss what this looks like for you.
Spiritual direction can help with discernment as you experience God now and also imagine how your relationship might grow and develop.
I may suggest certain spiritual practices, various kinds of prayer, reading material, or other resources to help you along the way.
Through spiritual direction, you may discover or further discern an invitation God is extending to you in your life.