Friday 16 January 2015

By Kristen Baird





Spiritual life can be compared to a great extent to physical life. The desire to loose weight, exercise, quit smoking or make such lifestyle changes is never easy. However, it is not impossible. The journey begins when you proclaim in your heart that I will be in control of my spiritual life journey.



A lot of struggle goes into becoming a deeper and more meaningful person. External changes appear easier to make considering that there are physical beacons to support your endeavor. By taking pills, registering in a gym, keeping off some people and avoiding some areas, you have already achieved a lot. Life in the spirit is a bit different because it does not have a tangible part.



The choice to alter the direction of your life will bring you to your desired destiny. This change can only be manifested in behavior since it is a matter of the spirit. When the desire to change exists and a decision has been made, then your inner person begins to yearn for an authentic, pure and deeper meaning. This is the way to take charge of your journey.



Every individual has an inner voice that directs actions and thoughts. It is this voice that instructs you on what to avoid and what to do. Persons who have found their purpose in life attribute it to listening to this inner voice. It directs your thoughts which translate into actions. Failure to heed to the dictates of this voice leads to internal conflict.



Being in touch with your inner dimension will make you long for a better self. Experts have suggested that you should spend time in discernment in order to understand the inner calling. Only by so doing are you able to lock out distracting voices and identify the right path for you.



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.



An issue that has been bothering experts is whether change can be achieved on your own. The conclusion after numerous studies is that an external force is required to achieve personal transformation. Just like renovation of a house, a new force is required. This is strong religious commitment. It offers a solid ground to anchor your life.



Every human being has a spiritual aspect that determines values, morality and attitudes. Neglecting this aspect makes your heart to wear out and deviate from the desired path. For restoration to take place, a spirit driven process needs to take place. The bible commands every Christian to work towards resembling Christ. This is a daily struggle that requires commitment.



The irony of change is that you cannot complete it on your own and neither can it happen without your active participation. The first step is to desire and make a decision to change. When this happens, you gain clarity of purpose and your destiny can be achieved. Restoration begins to happen.









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