Practices and
Spiritual Disciplines
Paths and
practices, or
spiritual disciplines, are closely related. We define path as the road we take by making a series of choices
and thus weaving the tapestry of our life.
Understanding our
path, and making
intentional decisions about it, is key to developing the
practices in
our life. We define practices as those actions that help
us to achieve specific goals in the act of
cleansing ourselves, growing ourselves, and
drawing nigh
unto God. This helps us build our vertical
relationship with God.
On
another level, participating in spiritual practices also help
build our relationships with each other, thus supporting
community. For more on this see the
CEC Model
and Net Ten
Model.
Some examples of practices are:
The
practice of Meditation
The
practice of Prayer
The
Practice of Contemplation
The
Practice of Confession
The
Practice of Worship
The
Practice of Study
The
Practice of Submission
The
Practice of Giving Away
The
Practice of Service
