What can I expect from Spiritual Direction?

Spiritual Directors offer a safe place, without judgment, as he or she works alongside you as a spiritual companion. They desire to help you become more attuned to God’s presence.

There is no set agenda outside of a growing awareness of the Spirit of God in the day-in and day-out aspects of your life. The hope is to foster a deeper capacity of what it means to hear from God, to love as Jesus loves, and to listen to His calling. This will happen through conversation, meditation, and listening as thoughts and hearts are focused on God’s presence.

Dawn Gabriel as Spiritual Director

«I view a spiritual director as a fellow pilgrim who guides and discerns God’s presence during life’s journey, fostering a deeper connection between individuals and their spirituality.»

This guidance involves asking reflective questions, such as identifying God’s activity in one’s life. It is distinct from offering advice or answers, focusing instead on compassionate listening, guiding, and cultivating awareness of God’s presence within.

Contrary to advice-giving or problem-solving, spiritual direction entails accompaniment, aiming to attune individuals to God’s presence and their spiritual growth.

Spiritual directors provide a non-judgmental space for dialogue and companionship, with the goal of enhancing the ability to hear from God and live in alignment with spiritual values. This process involves conversation, meditation, and attentive listening to foster a deeper understanding of God’s calling and love in your life.

While I have a masters in counseling and many years of experience as a therapist, this will not be therapy. I have been trained as a spiritual director through Sustainable Faith 2022 – 2024 and Dr. Larry Crabb’s School of Spiritual Direction in 2020.