Why Spiritual Direction

There came a point in my time in full-time ministry when I realized my soul was paying the price of holding the weight of others’ struggles alongside my own, without having anyone safe to turn to who was comfortable with the difficult question it all brought up.

Questions like: Where is God in this? What is happening in my soul? How do I keep going?

With the help of ancient Christian practices and the companionship of a spiritual director, I began to experience spiritual renewal in the middle of one of the most demanding seasons of my life. My spiritual director offered a safe space to slow down, be honest, and to listen closely for the movement of the Spirit within me. Together, we attuned our ears to the streams of grace flowing around and through the everyday circumstances of my life.

This experience continues to shape me, and it is the work I now offer to others: to come alongside them in the ordinary and holy work of becoming, listening for the sounds of grace in their stories and naming them with curiosity and wonder.