what is spiritual direction?

The practice of spiritual direction provides space to pay attention to Jesus in the company of another believer. Through conversation, prayer, silence and reflection, spiritual direction offers a follower of Christ a regular time to slow down, tell her or his story, ask questions, name desires, and listen to God in prayer. A person seeking spiritual direction brings all of life before God into this conversational practice and often experiences freedom, healing, guidance and wholeness flowing from a renewed sense of God's love and a deeper understanding of self.