WHAT IS SPIRITUAL DIRECTION?

 

Spiritual direction is the practice of being with people as they attempt to deepen their relationship with God. The person seeking direction (the directee as they are traditionally called) shares their experiences with God or how they are experiencing spiritual issues. The director listens and asks questions to help the directee in his or her process of hearing from God for themselves, their own reflection, and spiritual growth. Spiritual direction develops a deeper relationship with the spiritual aspect of being human. It is not psychotherapy, counseling, or financial planning. 

 

WHAT IS A SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR?

 

A Spiritual Director is someone you meet with on a regular basis (usually once per month, or more frequently as needed & agreed-upon) and someone you can express and process your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe, loving and trusting environment. A Spiritual Director helps you become aware of God's promptings & invitations and supports you in your faith journey, wherever it may lead you. By becoming more attuned to God's presence in your life, the hope is that you will respond more fully to that Presence in your relationships, actions, thoughts, and emotions.

 

HOW CAN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION HELP?

 

  • Fostering a deeper relationship & intimacy with God 

  • Processing through faith shifts & deconstruction

  • Becoming more aware of what God wants to tell, show, & teach you 

  • Finding peace, healing, wisdom & meaning for your life 

  • Exploring spiritual practices & ways to pray that can enrich your faith experience 

  • Discerning God's will & making difficult choices 

 

IS SPIRITUAL DIRECTION RIGHT FOR ME?

 

  • Are you seeking ways to grow spiritually and to have a deeper relationship with God? 

  • Have you been searching for a deeper connection with God and with others? 

  • Are you in the process of a faith shift or deconstruction?

  • Do you feel untethered from God or faith?

  • Are you trying to discern what steps you should take to move forward? 

  • Do you long for a safe and prayerful place where you can explore your questions, concerns, feelings and experiences about God and faith?

If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, spiritual direction may be a good fit.

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN A SPIRITUAL DIRECTION SESSION?

 

The primary focus of a session is the directee's relationship with God as it is reflected in all aspects of a person's life. The Spiritual Director will be fully present to you and will listen to anything you bring to the table during your time together. Together, you will discern the difference between God's voice, your own desires, and other influences in your life. As you share, the Spiritual Director will ask clarifying questions that will help you process and reflect on your experiences. A Spiritual Director may do some teaching in any area that you may be struggling with, such as prayer, belief, journaling, discernment, and more.

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM A SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR?

 

  • Your Spiritual Director will make a commitment to pray for you. 

  • Your Spiritual Director will make a commitment of confidentiality for whatever you say to your director in the space you share. 

  • Your Spiritual Director will make a commitment to ask contemplative & evocative questions to help you become more attuned to what God may be saying or doing in your life or situation.

 

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME?

 

  • To share your story and insights openly and honestly

  • To be on time for your appointment or to notify your director in advance if you need to cancel or change the time