The True Spirituality
“[Jesus Christ] is the image of
the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were
created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones
or power or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:15–17).
Is True Spirituality a Religion?
Spirituality extends beyond an expression of religion or practice of religion.
Spirituality extends beyond an expression of religion or practice of religion.
There is a pursuit for a spiritual dimension that not only inspires, but
creates harmony with the universe.
That relationship between ourselves and something greater compels us to
seek answers about the infinite.
During times of intense emotional, mental, or physical stress, man
searches for transcendent meaning, oftentimes through nature, music, the arts,
or a set of philosophical beliefs.
This often results in a broad set of principles that transcends all
religions.
While spirituality and religion remain different, sometimes the terms
are used interchangeably.
This lack of clarity in their definitions frequently leads to debates.
Suppose one’s
spirituality leads to the formation of a
Is it
necessary for a spiritual person to be religious?
Through certain actions, an individual may appear outwardly religious,
and yet lack any underlying principles of spirituality.
In its broadest sense, spirituality may include religion for some, but
still stands alone without a connection to any specific faith.
What is it?
The search for spirituality, man’s connection to something beyond the temporal, sends him wandering down paths that offer unsatisfactory results.
The search for spirituality, man’s connection to something beyond the temporal, sends him wandering down paths that offer unsatisfactory results.
The Far East offers shrines that contain hundreds of statues.
Worshipers choose a statue that most resembles an ancestor and pray to
it.
A piece of stone or rock represents one’s personal and intimate
relationship with the spiritual realm.
During the 4th and 5th centuries B.C., Athens was a vital culture center
with a world-famous university.
The Athenians were firm and rigid in their spirituality as well as their
reverencing of their deities (i.e. religion).
Yet the meeting place of the Council of the Areopagus, the supreme body
for judicial and legislative matters, contained an altar with the inscription:
TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.
Whether spirituality is sought through pagan religious experiences,
psychic experiments, or “tapping the hidden capabilities of man” the results
are disastrous.
In addition to the overtly religious cults, there is a
Ironically, in an effort to acquire tranquility and inspiration, man
surrenders his soul to astrology, mediators, meditation, mind control, and demonic spirits (Isaiah 47:12–15).
What is True Spirituality
True spirituality involves a daily trust in the One that created us.
True spirituality involves a daily trust in the One that created us.
“[Jesus Christ] is the image of
the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were
created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones
or power or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:15–17).
It is not a religion that holds us to a set of rules or traditions. It
is not attained through any human worthiness.
It is about a relationship that God offers us, an eternal life with Him.
God will grant us the ultimate gift,
eternal life in His Kingdom through His grace if we repent of our sins and obey
His commands .
To experience God as a personal,
caring, loving Father, you have to receive Jesus Christ as your personal Lord
and Savior.
You will become a child of God and begin the fulfillment of the
reason you were created by God.
Say the following prayer:
“Father God, I confess I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from
You.
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“A Pure Heart”
Words and Music by Rusty Nelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urZwFN4dIE8CityHarvestChurch
lyrics
A pure heart, that's what I long
for.A heart that follows hard after Thee;
A pure heart, that's what I long for.
A heart that follows hard after Thee.
VERSE:A heart that hides Your Word
So that sin will not come in.
A heart that's undivided
But one You rule and reign;
A heart that beats compassion,
That pleases You, my Lord.
A sweet aroma of worship
That rises to Your throne.
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