[Ep 33] Written Spiritual Direction: How Letters and Messages Can Create Space for God

Today, we are going to talk about something that might seem a little unusual, and that is written spiritual direction. A couple of months ago, I did an episode that explored spiritual direction in general, and how we use direction to listen to God together, to attune ourselves to His presence and movement in our lives. And I answered several frequently asked questions when it comes to spiritual direction, like, When do I need spiritual direction? What do you do in direction? What does a session look like? What do I look for in a spiritual director? If you haven't listened to that yet, I invite you to go back and do that. It's episode 25 of the podcast. I'll link to it in the show notes below. But today, I want to take it in a different direction, because I offer spiritual direction in a way that most others do not, and that is in written form. There are several reasons I do this, and I want to explore those with you today. Kari   ARE YOU READY TO C.A.R.E. COURAGEOUSLY? Grab the Courageous Care Masterclass at www.lovedoesthat.org/care.   RESOURCES: Episode 25: What is Spiritual Direction, How Do I Know If I Need It, and Other Frequently Asked Questions Episode 29: Using Play to Deepen Faith, Develop Relationships, and Process Grief with Spiritual Parenting Coach Joy Wendling Book: Winn Collier's Love Big, Be Well: Letters to a Small-Town Church ------ Friend, I'd love to encourage you as you encourage others. Here are two ways to get started: 1. SHOP ENCOURAGEMENT + SYMPATHY GIFTS These are prayerfully-crafted gifts you can share with those you love as tangible expressions of care. Let your friend know she is not alone. www.lovedoesthat.org/shop 2. GET STARTED WITH SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Interested in spiritual direction? Fill out this interest form where we can start to talk about what's weighing on your heart and identify next steps you can take to discern God's direction. www.lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection/