How can I enhance my spiritual life?

- The Rev. Jay Rozendaal

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There are probably as many answers to this question as people to ask it.  Because every person is unique, every person’s spiritual journey will be unique — and over the centuries, faithful people around the world have found ways to suit their particular personalities. 

If you are asking yourself this question, you will probably want to begin by asking some more questions:

• Where am I now, and where do I feel God is leading me?
• How is the shape of my daily life forming me spiritually?  How could it?
• What do I feel is missing?
• Are there things in my life that work against my spiritual well-being?
• What kind of activities appeal to me — am I a quiet, introspective person? or am I an outgoing, energetic type?

When you have identified some of these key issues, use them to shape your spiritual life:

• Do you love reading?  Explore Lectio Divina.
• Are you a physically active person? You might want to explore how some Christians are using yoga as a way of prayer.
• Do you feel your life is just too hectic and noisy?  Try learning about Centering Prayer.
• Is your job busy and demanding?  Brainstorm some ways to integrate moments of prayer into your day, and dedicate your work to serving God.

The Book of Common Prayer tells us that prayer can take place in thoughts and actions, with or without words, which means the field is wide open!

So get creative — let your imagination and your knowledge of yourself draw you into an exciting and enriching dialogue with God.  Whatever you do — from the most traditional to the most innovative activity — ground your practice in the spirit of prayer and with the intention to meet God in that place…and then keep doing it.  Like any relationship, our life in the Spirit grows richer with consistency and commitment to being present with the One we love and the One who loves us.