Wednesday, January 14, 2015

How Can I Understand My Spiritual Life Journey

By Kristen Baird


Taking charge of your spiritual life is as hard as exercising, loosing weight, quitting smoking and such lifestyle changes. The first steps are difficult to make and very demanding. This should not discourage you. There is a definite place to start that will guarantee good result. You must say, I will take charge of my spiritual life journey.

Becoming something more and deeper is a struggle by all means. External changes are easier to make since they involve physical adjustments. Some of the physical changes to institute include going to the gym, taking pills, avoiding certain people and areas, etc. However, matters of the spirit are different because they demand personal resolution.

Transformation begins when you make an inner decision to change. Since there are no physical results, the change manifests in different behaviors. The heart begins to desire more, pure and authentic living. This is the best way to take control of your personal destiny.

There is a voice that speaks within and gives you directions. The voice is usually about the right things to do and what to avoid. In order to arrive at your destiny or to find your authentic personality, listen to this voice. This voice governs your thoughts and actions and will lead to conflict if it is ignored.

The authentic self is revealed when you are in touch with your inner self. The best way to reconnect with your inner and authentic self is through discernment. According to experts, spending time alone allows you to evaluate your life and identify areas that require attention. This is the way to correct waywardness of the spirit and avoid internal conflict.

There are several crucial questions that must be answered during discernment. They range from, What if I was more loving? Kinder? Compassionate? Generous? Humble? Less judgmental? Less selfish? More patient, etc? Finding an answer to the question is a crucial step toward regaining control.

Is it possible to change on your own? Specialists have been struggling with this dilemma for years. After numerous studies, they have identified the need for an external force. To renovate a house, new features must be added. The same applies to the heart. This brings to fore the religious aspect. Strong religious commitment offers a reliable pillar to govern your life.

Spiritual formation is a universal characteristic of human beings. It determines your attitudes, values and moral standing. It is through neglect that the inner being weakens leading to deviation. In order to restore this, you must undergo a spirit-led process that brings you as close as possible to the likeness of Christ. The bible says that we must endeavor to be like Christ.

It is ironical that inner growth cannot occur through own endeavor yet you must be an active participant. By desiring and accepting to take the right step, you are paving way for transformation. Your mind can now see the path ahead more clearly and identify the steps that must be taken. God intervenes through his grace to restore your life.




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