If you grew up in a tradition that didn’t talk about spiritual direction, it might feel unfamiliar. But the core pattern—spiritual companionship, discernment, and shared listening—is woven throughout Scripture.

We see it in Jesus

Jesus asks questions that open people up: “What do you want?” “Do you want to be made well?” He listens, notices, and draws out the heart. He doesn’t shame people into transformation; he invites them.

We see it in the early church

Believers discerned together: waiting, praying, listening, and responding. Sometimes clarity came through conversation, sometimes through silence and time, sometimes through community confirmation.

We see it in wisdom literature

“Pay attention” is a biblical theme. Wisdom is not just information—it’s formed attentiveness: to God, to self, to the moment.

Spiritual direction is simply a dedicated space to practice what Scripture already invites: honest prayer, deep listening, and faithful response.

If you’re craving a quieter way to follow Jesus—one rooted in love rather than fear—spiritual direction may be a fitting next step.