Are you a spiritually aware person? Do you know right now how your soul is doing? Is your spiritual well being connected with feeling good or experiencing positive outer circumstances? For example, does your soul feel good when you have a really good day? How much does your spirituality depend on outward events and feelings?
I notice that I begin to slide spiritually when I start to let my prayer life slip. The two are intricately connected. This makes total sense to me. Prayer is a way of being in the world. It is much more than a specific time, posture, or words. It is a deep awareness and connection with God. It is a way of going through the daily activities of my life with a knowledge that God is with me, that I am loved, and that I have a purpose no matter what happens, good or bad.
Sometimes I react poorly to a situation that reminds me that my spirit is sliding away. A frustrating experience is not met with a peaceful, calm spirit, but with an anxious and angry one! This Lent God seems to be helping me notice when my prayer life is not what it needs to be. Sooner than later. I am grateful for this growing awareness. My goal in living the spiritual life is to lessen the surprises of my unhelpful responses. My desire is not to forget God but to pay attention to all of the whispers of grace that come to my soul.
Grace Always,
Dave
1 comment:
As always, Thanks Dave, for the great reflection!
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