Saturday, January 17, 2015

How Can I Take Control Of My Spiritual Life Journey

By Kristen Baird


Physical and spiritual lives are comparable to a large extent. Their similarity lies in the desire to make every bit better and more fulfilling. When you have gone astray, changing the path of your destiny is as challenging as going to the gym to keep fit or changing your lifestyle by quitting smoking, among other traits. How then do I take control of my spiritual life journey?

Becoming something more and deeper is a struggle by all means. External changes are easier to make since they involve physical adjustments. Some of the physical changes to institute include going to the gym, taking pills, avoiding certain people and areas, etc. However, matters of the spirit are different because they demand personal resolution.

Internal change is the basis of any transformation. The decision to be a better person must come from within. The difficulty of spiritual change lies in the lack of something tangible to hold on. There is an inner self that yearns for authenticity and purity. This should be your focus as you seek to take charge of your destiny.

There is a voice that speaks within and gives you directions. The voice is usually about the right things to do and what to avoid. In order to arrive at your destiny or to find your authentic personality, listen to this voice. This voice governs your thoughts and actions and will lead to conflict if it is ignored.

The authentic self is revealed when you are in touch with your inner self. The best way to reconnect with your inner and authentic self is through discernment. According to experts, spending time alone allows you to evaluate your life and identify areas that require attention. This is the way to correct waywardness of the spirit and avoid internal conflict.

There are several crucial questions that must be answered during discernment. They range from, What if I was more loving? Kinder? Compassionate? Generous? Humble? Less judgmental? Less selfish? More patient, etc? Finding an answer to the question is a crucial step toward regaining control.

Expert are still struggling to understand if change can be achieved though exclusive individual effort. They are of the opinion that external intervention is necessary. An example is a house whose renovation requires new furniture and installations. The external force required is your religious commitment. It will offer direction to your life.

Spiritual formation is a universal characteristic of human beings. It determines your attitudes, values and moral standing. It is through neglect that the inner being weakens leading to deviation. In order to restore this, you must undergo a spirit-led process that brings you as close as possible to the likeness of Christ. The bible says that we must endeavor to be like Christ.

The paradoxical part of inner growth is that you cannot make it to happen yet it never happens unless you are involved. Your acceptance provides the right atmosphere for change. Your effort and desire to take charge of your destiny will bring clarity on what needs to be done. It opens the way for God to complete the transformation through his grace.




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