Spiritual Disciplines

Tonight I wanted to take a moment and promote spiritual disciplines. I know it sounds a bit intimidating but fear not the term. In my "Social Work & Christian Theology" class we are using Calhon's Spiritual Disciplines Handbook. This book provides descriptions of spiritual disciplines and opportunities to practice them. Click here for More Info. Each week of class we are assigned a section of the handbook to choose one discipline from and complete one exercise from that discipline. I have really enjoyed (most of the time) digging into Calhon's handbook. It has provided me a way to challenge myself spiritually. I find that as I continue to do different disciplines, that I am closer to God because I am giving him the space to work in my heart. It has helped me immensely. Practicing these disciplines has increased my awareness of God. It has also challenged me to create more space for God in my daily life. Although they aren't always easy, I am learning a lot about myself and much more about God's mysterious ways. So go ahead and pick up yourself a copy from the bookstore, or your best friend's nightstand. It will be well worth your time.