Spiritual direction is one of the oldest practices of the Christian faith, dating back to the desert Fathers and Mothers in the fourth century. These Christian monastics helped each other as they tried to live out the teachings of Jesus, and people sought after them for their wisdom.

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Richard J. Foster puts it this way: 

“While the phrase ​“spiritual direction” may sound a bit lofty, it is simply a relationship through which one person assists another in attending to the presence and call of God in all of life. Though not always called by this name, spiritual direction has been a vital ministry in many streams of the Church for hundreds of years. Spiritual direction is for anyone yearning for God. Sometimes this desire appears as a sense of longing for something greater or a sense of discontent with the status quo. For others this pining is more focused, rising from a clear understanding that a sense of God’s presence is missing from particular parts of life.”

 

Spiritual companionship through direction is a safe place to also hold uncertainties without shame or judgement. It is an honor to listen to the stories of others with the Holy Spirit, noticing together Love's invitations, whatever the season. My hope for you in direction is that you'll feel held in gentle, genuine hospitality, as you discover the abiding love of Christ within the very circumstances of your life.