Spiritual Guidance
 

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God gives us everything we need to be happy in the present moment no matter what evidence to the contrary there may be. A good spiritual director helps us to sustain that trust.
                                                                              - Thomas Keating

What Is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual Direction is one person assisting another to discover and live out in the context of the Christian community his or her deepest values and life goals in response to God's initiative - Elizabeth Liebert, San Francisco Theological Seminary.


What Is Spiritual Formation?
Spiritual formation is the activity of the Holy Spirit which molds our lives into the likeness of Jesus Christ. This likeness is one of deep intimacy with God and genuine compassion for all of creation. The Spirit works not only in the lives of individuals but also in the church, shaping it into the Body of Christ. We cooperate with this work of the Spirit through certain practices that make us more open and responsive to the Spirit's touch, disciplines such as Sabbath keeping, scripture study, works of compassion and justice, discernment, worship, hospitality, spiritual friendships, and contemplative silence.
— Office of Spiritual Formation, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Comments from those who receive spiritual Guidance from The Sanctuary Foundation for Prayer:

Knowing you are here and that I will be coming back, reminds me to keep talking to the Lord. This feels like a very safe place and very holy. It is like I am coming home. The son/sun is always shining in this room.

Spiritual Direction is part of my devotional life, part of my God connection. It is like having Jesus present and being able to trust. It offers stability and accountability in my prayer life.

All pastors need spiritual direction.
When I am going through difficult times between visits it is helpful to know I have someone to look at this with. This allows me to put problems aside and move forward knowing I have a time and place to take them up with my spiritual guide.

Our last session has opened several
doors of thought and prayer. I am deeply grateful for the Lord's direction/clarity in
my life and I praise God for your availability to the Spirit's wisdom and prompting.

 

 

 

  

How do I find out if Spiritual Guidance at The Sanctuary Foundation is right for me?

Call, write, or email our office
info@fromholyground.org; 785-354-7122;
1600 SW Campbell Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 and arrange for a free 30 minute consultation to answer your questions and explore what spiritual guidance might mean for you.

Request a free copy of Holy Ground, or read it on line to get a feel for our approach to the spiritual life.

Ask questions. The questions below are adapted from a list suggested by the Office of Spiritual Formation of The Presbyterian Church (USA):

  • How do you understand the ministry of spiritual direction?
  • How long have you been practicing the art of spiritual direction?
  • What kind of training have you received?
  • Are you receiving spiritual direction as a directee?
  • Are you in a supervision group or setting?
  • What are your customary fees for a direction session?
  • What is your own faith tradition, and are you comfortable working with someone from a different tradition?
  • What policies and ethical guidelines do you follow?

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