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Spiritual Formation Plan for next 3.5 Years

Introduction

Religion is the most important part of every individual life. It not only defines the lifestyle of an individual but also assist in purification of soul. It defines our life, it is important to set the criteria for incorporating these teachings in our life. The main difficulty lies with this concept is that there is need to understand different aspects which lead to the need for religion and spiritual purification. 'Life' and 'Spirit' are the concepts which cannot be separated. These two are the core of human existence. This concept is common in all the religions and no religion completes without concept of 'spiritual life'. Associated with it there is another concept of 'spiritual formation'. It is the process which assists in defining our spiritual life. It assists every individual in incorporating the characters of Jesus in one's life. This highlights the concept that it is possible for every individual to transform their spirits in the best way as a true believer and follower of God and Jesus. This is the method which assists in the journey of our spiritual life towards God through step by step process of purifying and improving our spirit. This includes change in an individual's beliefs, thoughts, behavior, life style and attitude towards others. This requires proper planning and procedure for the transformation of an individual (Wardle, 2004). It is only possible with the complete understanding of the concept of one's existence in this world, knowledge about self, God, religion and Jesus, to whom he belongs and to whom he is required to serve. It is the main task of an individual to seek for the answers to these questions.

Thesis Statement

Spiritual formation plan for next 3.5 years with understanding of being, knowing, belonging and serving.

Spiritual Formation Plan

Spiritual Formation is a long term process of transformation which requires proper planning and assessment at various stages of life. Mulholland defines Spiritual Formation as, 'something “added on” to our personality that solves all over emotional, psychological, physical, and mental problems' (Mulholland Jr., 1993, p.13). It requires proper understanding of various concepts because the moment an individual will understand these basic concepts that day he will understand the reason for his existence and knowledge about God, religion and his purpose of existence in this world which is another important phase of the transformation. This knowledge guides in setting the goal of life by providing answers to whom an individual belongs and to whom is he suppose to serve and how. Spiritual formation is a long term process which requires proper planning and lifelong involvement with God's teachings. It also includes the transformation of the human beings according to the image of Christ, and with it, the transformation of the world through the teachings of Bible. Spiritual formation plan helps to plan the life of an individual with defining how to incorporate the plan in one's life.

My Spiritual Formation Plan for next 3.5 Years

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