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"Spiritual
direction is, in reality, nothing more than a way of leading us to see
and obey the real Director – the Holy Spirit hidden in the depths of
our soul."
-Thomas Merton, Trappist monk, USA
Spiritual
direction is an ancient practice of the church, one that today is
seeing a rebirth in protestant church circles. A spiritual
director is not so much someone who "directs," but rather someone who
listens and helps hold space for a "directee" to see and hear God in
their own lives. Spiritual directors ask good questions and are
there to be a companion in joyful moments, humdrum sort of days, and
times of deep heartache and hardship.
Through
Raising Micah, we provide spiritual direction to individuals and
families as well as help parents act as spiritual directors, per say,
for their children. Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp is a certified
spiritual director through Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality based in Pasadena, CA. Families, moms, or children who might be interested in meeting with her can email Chamie at revchamie@mac.com
or call 805-300-3456. We can also refer you to other spiritual
directors. Typically, a spiritual direction session lasts for about an
hour and you may meet with a spiritual director once every 3 to 6
weeks. For more information about spiritual direction, go to www.thecsd.com/spiritual_direction.html.
A
wonderful book for families that helps to open one up to the art of
spiritual direction - but more importantly, the work of the God - is Sleeping With Bread: Holding What Gives You Life
by Dennis, Sheila, and Matthew Linn. You may find the book to be
a helpful tool for reflecting at the end of each day where you have
seen God at work. |
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