What does this term mean? Spiritual direction, like make a left at the cross and give it up to Jesus? The term made me uncomfortable for a very long time. I'm one of those, personal relationship with Jesus folks, so why would I need someone other than maybe a priest, to help me discern God? Welp, God has a particular way of calling to a person. And sometimes you ignore that call as much as you possibly can and then without warning life events, the change in the seasons, and or some sort of happening happens and you can no longer push that sweet, patient, and grace-filled voice any longer.
Last week I had my first session with a person I was considering to help me with this discernment process. We had a very comfortable conversation about where I saw God in my life. What my relationship was with God. And why I had decided I needed some assistance in discerning this voice, this call. I found myself overwhelmed with emotion. I truly had one of those hokey holy spirit moments where I was simultaneously aware of what was happening but also truly felt that someone or something else was speaking through me. After about an hour I felt like this was going to be fruitful relationship/partnership and I was excited to get settled on the work I need to do.
So...who knows what the future will hold but for right now, it's good.
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