What Is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual Direction is the care of souls that is prayer-centered and Scripture-directed. It’s the work of creating intentional time and space to slow down, to pay attention, to listen, and to respond to our Heavenly Father’s heart. A spiritual director is tasked with being a companion who provides a safe space for quiet reflective prayer, who offers spiritually sensitive questions and observations, and who helps us realize and remember how God is FOR us.
What happens in a session?
Lectio Divina (Slow and repeated reading of the Word)
Sharing life stories
Silence
Listening
Questions
Reflections
Prayer exercises
Visio Divina (Using art to prompt prayer)
Who Seeks Spiritual Direction?
One who may be:
Seeking new ways to pray and deepen intimacy with the Lord.
Desiring time to slow down and listen to the Holy Spirit.
Struggling with grief, frustration, or feeling distant from God.
Needing a safe space and a trustworthy listening ear.
Wishing to prayerfully discern the Lord’s direction.