According to this view, sanctification is a gradual process that involves the believer’s active participation in the work of the Holy Spirit. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) Before we define the five common spiritual paths out there, it’s extremely helpful to understand one simple point: spiritual paths can be either transcendent or immanent (and in some cases both). Now I am ready for the war. Now there can be spirituality of a biblical sort. Now there can be a Christian life. Rejected, slain, raised: now we are ready to be used. But not only ready to be used in this present space-time world, but ready to enjoy it, as the creature: ready to enjoy it in the light of its createdness by God; ready to enjoy it, yet seeing it as it is since the Fall. 4 Our thoughts] end in communion with the infinite-personal reference point who is there, God Himself. And that is tremendous. Then you can worship. This is where true worship is found: not in stained-glass windows, candles, or altarpieces, not in contentless experiences, but in communion with the God who is there—communion for eternity, and communion now, with the infinite-personal God as Abba, Father. 6

Broadly defined, spirituality is a way of life in which a person seeks to connect to the Divine or their True Nature. Gonçalves JP, Lucchetti G, Menezes PR, Vallada H. Religious and spiritual interventions in mental health care: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. Psychol Med. 2015;45(14):2937-49. doi:10.1017/S0033291715001166 Religion gives a complete description of the world, and offers us a well-defined contract with predetermined goals. ‘God exists. He told us to behave in certain ways. If you obey God, you’ll be admitted to heaven. If you disobey Him, you’ll burn in hell.’ The very clarity of this deal allows society to define common norms and values that regulate human behaviour. Forgiveness is key to transformation: 3 Healing Steps To Forgive Those Who Have Hurt and Betrayed You Schaeffer’s works, such as “The God Who Is There” and “Escape from Reason,” challenged Christians to think deeply about their faith and how it relates to the world around them.McMahon, BT, Biggs HC. Examining spirituality and intrinsic religious orientation as a means of coping with exam anxiety. Society, Health & Vulnerability. 2012;3(1). doi:10.3402/vgi.v3i0.14918 Her book “Hidden Art” encouraged Christians to view creativity as a way of glorifying God and making the world a more beautiful place. They sound awfully similar and can easily be mixed together and mistaken for each other. So let’s create some clarity here. But to make the process a bit easier for you, here are some steps you can take. Feel free to keep what resonates and throw away the rest: 1. Define what spirituality means to you Wachholtz AB, Sambamthoori U. National trends in prayer use as a coping mechanism for depression: Changes from 2002 to 2007. J Relig Health. 2013;52(4):1356-68. doi:10.1007/s10943-012-9649-y

When it comes to understanding true spirituality, theological perspectives play a significant role.Asking yourself these three questions will clear up a tremendous amountof confusion and frustration. By asking the deep-and-real questions, you’re giving yourself the best chance to grow, transform, and heal.