Essay on The Journey Towards God - 1116 Words

A Greater Awareness The journey towards God, spirituality, and church can be a challenging one. We gain invaluable insight into the world around us through experience and research. At the same time, when a group shares their experiences and understanding, this insight is enriched beyond that which is capable of one person. As a result of this course, my spiritual awareness and understanding has been elevated. Furthermore, I have developed a greater appreciation and understanding of other world religions. While my focus will be centered on God and Christian concepts, I will also explore concepts in other world religions which may enhance my overall spirituality. At the same time, I understand there are concepts which may or may not†¦show more content†¦However, there are several similarities. As a result, I believe the different religions can serve as a reminder that we all have different experiences and interpret events and/or passages in different ways. I do not hat e anyone. However, I understand the lifestyles and/or beliefs of some may not be conducive to my way of thinking. As Pope John Paul II (1994) stated â€Å"The Gospel is not a promise of easy success† (p.103). Instead, it can be a very demanding lifestyle. However, it is one we all need to seek and/or cherish. It is up to each of us to live a lifestyle which is respectful of not only God, but also of ourselves and others. Several concepts were explored during this course. While some were beneficial, others were not conducive to my way of thinking. However, the key to anything in life is to keep an open mind. At the same time, in order to make an effective evaluation of any concept, you need to experience it. This course provided these experiences through reading and/or actual participation. The most effective and beneficial concepts in this course were forms of prayer, worship locations, and the spiritual disciplines. Prayers can be heard by God in many forms. There are no excuses for not praying and we should pray often. While I already pray at work, in my car, and at home, it is not enough considering all the stress, grief, and despair in the world. I must pray not only for those close to me, but also for those who are distant. AShow MoreRelatedMy Journey Toward The Complexity Of God2593 Words   |  11 PagesDiverse God Rick McPeak once dropped a bomb on me when he said, There are many ways to God and all of them are wrong. Through these words McPeak opened up a can of worms that most Christians avoid like the black plague, and the truth is this: God is a diverse and complex God who cannot be limited to an obtainable object found by a single path full of the right experiences. 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