What is the spiritual development?

Answer 1

Perhaps we need to understand what Spirituality is, which is that state of holiness, purity and relative perfection which enable men to enjoy the near-constant companionship of the Lords Spirit; truly spiritual men walk in the light of personal revelation and enjoy the frequent promptings of the Holy Ghost.

Spiritual growth is when a person progresses along the pathway to perfection, through study, prayer and fasting. Those who enjoy the companionship of the Holy Ghost constantly receive revelation that will enable them to perfect themselves and so enter back into the presence of God.

Answer 2

Learning about God, his son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit....their character, their past dealings with mankind, their plans for this world....receiving their love, responding to their love by accepting Jesus' death for your sins, asking for their guidance in your life and becoming daily more like them in character.

Answer 3

What is spirituality? What is the soul? Many learned and brilliant men have written volumes and volumes about the elements of the soul and spirituality. The problem is their writings are difficult to understand. Do we understand that each soul is the essence of each individual? The soul contains the complete blueprint for each individual on this earth. Do we appreciate that spirituality is the relationship of each human with a power greater than any human power on earth, with the Cosmic world? Do we understand that truth, dignity, integrity, faith, hope and love are the main ingredients of spirituality?Many individuals confuse organized religions and spirituality. Organized religions are grouping of individuals who usually have a defined set of doctrines or beliefs along with regular practices of worship. Spirituality is the practice of love-based attitudes which are integrated into an individual's everyday life. Spirituality is practiced by the individual. These attitudes can be shared with others but do not require organized grouping for their practice.

About 25 years ago many individuals found their experience with organized religion left them feeling empty and hollow. It didn't address their needs in relation to a Universal power, nor did it give them a sense of being connected with that Universal power. I will use the word God to describe this power. Others use the words Allah, Buddha, Great Spirit, Universal Spirit and many other names. It doesn't matter what word is used. What matters is that human beings are connected to a Universal Spirit who gives them a sense of purpose, values and beliefs and makes people feel loved and wanted and needed. It has been said that atheists are often individuals who have serious unresolved father issues. Therefore, they cannot have a concept of a Universal power which is often referred to as the perfect fatherly love. The beliefs expressed in this paper inherently integrate a belief in a Universal Power as central to its philosophy.

The religions many were brought up with were fear-based, with concepts of reward and punishment at the center of their philosophy. They described God as vengeful and at times barbaric. They made this Cosmic power into a God of fear and not love. Acceptance of the human condition, and the imperfection of man was not seen as something to be accepted but as something to be changed because of shame. The development of self-esteem and the God within was not a priority. These religions stressed the negatives rather than the development of the positives.

In the past 25 years many have abandoned organized religions. The old fire and brimstone could no longer frighten people into being good and they stopped active participation in organized religion. As a result, many new religious practices began and many cults were initiated to fill this void. Old religions have sought to revitalize themselves, to become more involved in the daily lives of their members, providing love, comfort and support. Some have succeeded and some have failed. For many individuals today, spirituality has become a direct and personal connection with a God of this Cosmic universe without membership in any organized religion.

We see God in many ways every day. We see God in nature, in the birds and the flowers and the trees. We feel the spirits of nature, of mother earth and their sacredness. Many relate closely to the spiritual beliefs of native peoples who honor the spirits of nature, the animal spirits, plant spirits and rock spirits.. Many see God in loving and caring people. Many see God in the miracle of a newly born baby, so perfectly formed. Many see God in the face of a beautiful old woman all crinkled and creased and gently smiling. Many see God in the stars at night and in the sun and the moon. When some listen to the wind and let rain fall on their faces, they feel God. For some God is everywhere, in all people, in works of art, in melodious music and in sacred writings.

Humanity needs to worship, to give thanks and pay homage to this Universal Spirit. I believe in the power of prayer. Spirituality needs to be lived actively. It is the generosity for those who have less, it is the caring for those in need, it is the sharing of a joy or sorrow. Mankind has a basic need to worship and the result of ignoring this need can be poor health. A life lived without spirituality needs more and more of the material life to keep the sense of emptiness at bay.

Worshipping can be very simple and can be done alone or with others. There are many practices which can be used as forms of worship in living a spiritual life. Some meditate, others daydream, others walk in the forest, others hike and canoe in the wilderness. Others make special novenas, say the Stations of the Cross, or worship in temples, mosques and monasteries. Other burn candles, incense or sage to dissolve negative energies and purify their surroundings and themselves. Others face Mecca and say special prayers five times each day. Some fast during certain periods of the year. Some chant and others sing. There are so many ways to worship and each has its own special beauty.

To be vital and healthy you need to have a spiritual life. We need to have values and beliefs which we live by and strive to achieve. These values must be integrated into our work lives, home lives and social lives. In the final analysis it's how we treat ourselves and others when no one is looking and no one knows about which tells about an individuals spiritual life. Its the respect and love of mother earth which is a true reflection of the respect and love for oneself and others. An individuals spiritual life is reflected in their relationship with themselves, their families, their friends, their co-workers, their community, and the world at large. Those without spiritual lives or fragmented spiritual lives tend to be more fearful, anxious, angry and depressed. The lack of a spiritual life can lead to illness and disease.

Answer 4

Spiritual devlopment is knowing who you are in christ.the word of God is The Bible.and it is food for your spirit.Remember you are a spirit in a fleshly vessel.you have to feed your spirit just like your body.your body will die.but your spirit will not.As long as you keep it feed..The more your spirit eats the stronger it gets.

Answer 5

Believe it or not, it is the quantum bonds you have between yourself, the planet, and the rest of space. That, or simply having confidence in something you believe.

Answer 6

There are two forms of life. The physical and spiritual. Any development that is put towards the spirit of man is called spiritual development.

Answer 7

Having a relationship with God