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What happens in spiritual direction?
A spiritual director understands that the most important relationship in your life is the one you have with God. The primary intent of a spiritual director is to guide you in having a deepening intimacy with God. Together with your spiritual director, you will explore God’s presence, voice, and activity in your life.
Why is spiritual direction important?
Spiritual direction is important, because it helps the individual on their spiritual journey, making it a less isolated experience. It can also bring a greater awareness of the presence of God in one’s own life (2).
What does the Bible say about directing your path?
The Bible guides us to: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5, 6).
What is the ministry of Spiritual Direction?
The Ministry of Spiritual Direction will Provide basic instruction in sensitivity toward and insight into the workings of the Holy Spirit; Require trainees to undergo Spiritual Direction and aid them in accepting personal weaknesses as the basis for compassion.
How long is Spiritual Direction?
For more information about me, see About Sally and A Personal Introduction. How long should I see a spiritual director? Once you find a spiritual director who is a fit for you, a good recommendation is to continue direction with that person for at least 6-12 months.
How do you prepare for spiritual direction?
Do whatever you have found to be helpful in the past as preparation for prayer. You might take a few slow, deep breaths, or look out the window, or do a little journaling, or read scripture. Then, invite God to show you what it might be helpful for you to talk about in a spiritual direction session.
What is spiritual direction counseling?
Spiritual direction is about listening to God’s voice and being attentive to the Holy Spirit’s movement in your directee’s life. Unlike psychotherapy that may use evidence-based treatment to help a client, spiritual directors do not have standard guidelines for treatment or promise to have the answers.
How often is spiritual direction?
How often should we meet for spiritual direction? Once a month is the typical frequency, though there may be times or seasons when meeting twice a month or every other month is appropriate and helpful.
When God guides your steps?
Psalm 37:23-24: “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Proverbs 16:9: “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”