Unleash the Power of God
Laura Longville
Spiritual formation is a lifelong journey of deepening one's relationship with God and allowing that relationship to transform every aspect of life. The outcomes can be profound and multifaceted. Here are some key areas of growth:
Personal Transformation
Deeper relationship with God: A more intimate and personal connection with the Trinity.
Increased self-awareness: A better understanding of one's strengths, weaknesses, desires, and motivations.
Character development: Growth in virtues such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Emotional healing: Release from past wounds and emotional burdens.
Spiritual disciplines: Development of practices like prayer, meditation, Scripture reading, and service.
Interpersonal Growth
Strengthened relationships: Deeper connections with family, friends, and community.
Improved communication: Enhanced ability to express oneself with clarity and empathy.
Greater compassion: Increased ability to understand and care for others.
Conflict resolution skills: Better equipped to handle disagreements peacefully.
Serving others: A desire to give back to the community and make a difference.
Spiritual Growth
Discernment: The ability to distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil.
Wisdom: Increased understanding of life's complexities and challenges.
Faith: A stronger trust in God's promises and plans.
Hope: A resilient outlook on life, even in difficult circumstances.
Love: A deeper capacity to love God and others unconditionally.
Social Impact
Compassion and service: A desire to help others and make a positive difference in the world.
Justice and peacemaking: A commitment to working for a more just and equitable society.
Environmental stewardship: A care for creation and a desire to protect the planet.
Ultimately, the outcomes of spiritual formation are unique to each individual. However, the overarching goal is to become more like Christ and live a life reflecting God's love and grace.
There are many ways to be intentional about spiritual formation and unleash God's power in your life. Ultimately, God is the one forming us; we need to be deliberate in how we create space for him to do so.
At Walking in Grace, we believe spiritual formation is essential and vital to our overall health and well-being. That’s why we have created several opportunities for you to partner with God in your spiritual transformation. Maybe you will find one of these inviting.
Spiritual Direction- Individual or Group
Contemplative Living Retreats- Four 24-hour retreats in a year. (one each quarter). New Cohort starting November 1, 2024
Ignatian Exercises- 10 weeks or a 9-month journey. Starts mid-Sept.
If you have questions or want to inquire about starting one of these opportunities, reach out to Laura at 1.605.381.9435 or email me.