Way of the Spirit: Is This For You?
To assist your discernment, please consider the following statements. If you find yourself echoed here, or feel inward affirmation, The Way of the Spirit: Contemplative Study Program may be a meaningful experience for you:
- I recognize my life as a journey with and into God.
- I desire to develop my capacity for silence, inward listening and expectant waiting on the Spirit.
- I sense a nudge or call to serve others in small daily ways or larger ministry.
- I wish to become more aware of and obedient to God’s calling.
- I am willing to be changed, or transformed by the exercise of the Spirit.
- I am prepared to be taught by the ongoing Judeo-Christian narrative.
- I am able to make the space and time to read assigned materials in preparation for this retreat.
- I am mature enough and at a place in my life where I can listen to others respectfully and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
- I am open to exploring and translating the spiritual language of others so that communication flows freely.
- I am willing to hold other retreatants and the event in prayer, or in the Light.