Spiritual Formation
From Renovare
Contemplative: the prayer-filled life: ..focuses upon intimacy with God and depth of spirituality. This spiritual dimension addresses the longing for a deeper, more vital Christian experience.
As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for thee, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God (Ps. 42:1-2b).
Social Justice: the compassionate life: …focuses upon justice and shalom in all human relationships and social structures. This spiritual dimension addresses the gospel imperative for equity and compassion among all peoples.
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream (Amos 5:24).
Holiness: the virtuous life: …focuses upon personal moral transformation and the power to develop “holy habits.” This spiritual dimension addresses the erosion of moral fiber in personal and social life.
Train yourself in godliness, for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come (1 Tim. 4:7b-8).
Evangelical: the word-centered life: …focuses upon the proclamation of the evangel, the good news of the gospel. This spiritual dimension addresses the need for people to see the good news lived and hear the good news proclaimed.
“I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die” (John 11:25-27).
Charismatic: the spirit-empowered life: …focuses upon the charisms of the Spirit and worship. This spiritual dimension addresses the yearning for the immediacy of God’s presence among his people.
Be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts (Eph. 5:18b-19).
Incarnational: the sacramental life:…focuses upon making present and visible the realm of the invisible spirit. This spiritual dimension addresses the crying need to experience God as truly manifest and notoriously active in daily life.
We have this treasure in earthen vessels (2 Cor. 4:7).
