Spiritual Development

Augustine, a Christian leader from the late 4th to the early 5th Century AD wrote in his spiritual autobiography titled Confessions, “You made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they find rest in You.”

Spiritual well being is about having a healthy relationship with the God who created you, and finding your sense of self, purpose, value, and deepest joy in Him.

Being spiritually mature doesn’t mean that you don’t struggle with questions or wrestle with understanding God. Rather, maturity means knowing God enough to trust Him even when circumstances would persuade you otherwise. Maturity also means having a relationship with God that allows you to express yourself freely with Him – your joy, pain, fear, doubt, anger, sadness, grief, and every other emotion. Being mature also means understanding yourself better and knowing your own strengths and weaknesses.

Spiritual maturity and well being don’t happen all at once; it is a process. Healing, cultivating a meaningful relationship with the Triune God, and learning to live your life in a wise and faithful manner takes time, and a lot of trial and error. In fact, part of maturing in your spiritual life is understanding the process of spiritual growth and allowing yourself the room and grace to make mistakes and grow. Repentance and growth are ongoing parts of mature Christian living.

Counseling for spiritual development can accomplish a wide variety of goals; it just depends on what areas you want to work on. You can make use of it if you’re wrestling with your faith or having doubts about God. It can also be useful for simply learning more about what Christian faith is about and what it looks like to live a Christian life.

Your time with your counselor at California Christian Counseling will be tailored to meet your needs and goals. While there are various tools and resources available to help you, your counselor in California will take care to understand your spiritual walk and the kind of growth and development you would like to see in your life.

Other goals that can be accomplished through Christian spiritual development counseling in California include:

• Building a deeper and longer-lasting relationship and connection with God
• Nurturing habits and practices that lead to maturity, such as Bible reading, using your gifts in service of others, prayer, and fellowship with others in Christ
• Receiving guidance and direction for questions of faith, about spirituality, and Scripture
• Overcoming past hurts and understanding present difficulties relying on spiritual resources and insight
• Developing a faith-based support system that can sustain your spiritual fervor
• Cultivating effective ways to express your faith and use your spiritual gifts

Many of the counselors at California Christian Counseling have wrestled through similar concerns at different points in their own lives. Since your counselor has likely also gone on their own spiritual journey and made meaningful discoveries along the way, they will have practical insights to share with you that come from experience. These insights will be of great value as they walk with you in your own journey toward spiritual growth and maturity.

California Christian Counseling offers a variety of counseling services, including group sessions and spiritual development counseling for children and teens. Young people need support to grow in their faith, and at California Christian Counseling your child will have a place to share their struggles and nurture their faith and God-given potential.

The aim and hope of the counselors at California Christian Counseling is for you to find wholeness, joy, meaning, and healing in Jesus Christ. Your counselor will do all they can to provide you with the tools you need to reach your spiritual goals.

The faith-based counselors at California Christian Counseling will offer you a compassionate and judgment-free environment in which to freely express yourself and move toward healing and growth.

Additionally, the therapists at California Christian Counseling have experience with helping people from various backgrounds and of all ages to overcome diverse concerns and issues. They will provide you with support when you’re feeling lost, confused, under attack, afflicted, or unsure about your salvation and relationship with Jesus.

Your Christian counselor will work patiently with you and hold out hope as you wrestle with your concerns and grow in your spiritual strength and joy.
Your counselor ought to care about your well being, and they should speak truthfully and with love into your situation. The counselors at California Christian Counseling are capable, and they all have a deep personal faith in Jesus Christ. Browse our online counselor directory to find a counselor who can meet your needs.

Conclusion

If you are facing spiritual challenges or want to mature in your faith, Christian spiritual development counseling just might be what you are looking for. Reach out to the team at California Christian Counseling to schedule an appointment and receive the support you need.