Just as good nutrition, hygiene, diet, and exercise are part of the continuum of care for the body, a personal sacred space for prayer, meditation, and spiritual thought is part of the spiritual self-care that enriches and supports our good practice of regular worship within a community of faith.
As a disciple of Jesus Christ set apart for God’s purpose in the world, you have a need to develop your ability to feast on the word of God and strengthen your faith. Your personal sacred space is where you can explore the questions and needs that naturally arise in the normal course of living by faith. Your sacred space is also where you can spend time pondering in meditation or silence. Your sacred space will address and support your personal needs around the Holy Spirit’s work within and through you. It is a private place where you can practice and strengthen your relationship with God.
This message is excerpted from “Sacred Spaces” by Inez Torres Davis, a 2009 Women of the ELCA resource.
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