Christian Quote by Jeannette A. Bakke
““We define Christian spiritual direction then, as help given by one Christian to another which enables the person to pay attention to God's personal communication to him or her, to respond to this personally communicating God, to grow in intimacy with this God and to live out the consequences of the relationship. The focus of this type of spiritual direction is on experiences, not on ideas, and specifically religious experiences, i.e., any experience of the mysterious Other whom we call God. Moreover, this experience is viewed, not as an isolated event, but as an ongoing expression of the ongoing personal relationship God has established with each one of us.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Spiritual Direction in Christian Life, Jeannette A. Bakke, 2015
Christian spiritual direction helps believers notice and respond to God's personal communication, fostering intimacy and lived consequences of that relationship.
In simple terms: It guides people to hear and act on God's personal messages, deepening their relationship.
Key Takeaway
Seek God's presence in everyday moments.
Themes
spirituality
intimacy
relationship
experiences
faith
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- small group fellowship
- personal counseling
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
pastoral care
personal revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern God's voice in routine life?
- What practices help you stay attentive to divine communication?
A Different Perspective
May focus on experience overlook intellectual understanding, limiting doctrinal depth.
