Spiritual Direction: A Guide to Giving and Receiving Direction

Spiritual Direction: A Guide to Giving and Receiving Direction

We are not alone. God is present with us. And God gives us companions on the journey. A spiritual director is one such companion, offering spiritual guidance to help <ul><li>make sense of the faith journey</li><li>interpret the significant markers on the road</li><li>encourage us, particularly through the more difficult transitions and valleys of our pilgrimage</li><li>and, most of all, to notice the ministry of the Spirit in our lives</li></ul> Gordon Smith writes: Even if we have been Christians and maturing in our faith for many years, we still need the encouragement and guidance that might come through spiritual direction. . . . Genuine humility is evident in our realization that we need a companion, a fellow pilgrim and Christian, who can help us discern and foster an attentiveness to God's presence in our lives. This is the gift of spiritual direction. Whether you are a director, a directee or simply someone who wants to learn more about this ancient ministry, you will find this book to be a helpful guide.