Spirituality and Transformation

Spirituality

For a true believer, spirituality is the belief in the existence of God, who is in control of the believer’s life in this world, including the duration of the believer’s lifespan. However, to many “so-called” believers, the presence of God is no more than the existence of the sun or the planets. Yes, they know that they couldn’t survive without the sun, but they also know very well that the sun would always be there for them no matter what.

For those who don’t have a specific religion, but who still believe in the existence of a Being greater than themselves, spirituality is their understanding of the inexplicable control of and the natural cycle of all things. They believe that certain things in life are beyond human control and understanding; certain things in life follow a natural cycle or order, such as life is inevitably followed by death.

For many unbelievers, spirituality may still be present in their hearts in the form of love, joy, and peace that are often expressed in their actions and behaviors toward others. Yes, spirituality is the conscience that tells many what’s right and what’s wrong, providing them with direction, guidance, and understanding in their daily lives.    

So, in many ways, humans may all be spiritual in some ways. Spirituality is like a shadow that they sometimes see more of it, and other times less of it, but it’s always there, following them wherever they go, whether they like it or not. 

How can you enhance your spirituality?

(1) Strengthening your faith in God with trust and obedience—trust to show your humility and submission; obedience to show your endurance and perseverance.

·   (2) Reading His Word every day, meditating and remembering some of it.

·   (3) Praying throughout the day.

·   (4) Living in His Presence.

·   (5) Connecting with others to spread His wisdom.   

H  Have you become more spiritual with each day passing?

Hopefully, spirituality has transformed you before your death and dying.

Transformation

The spirit has the power to transform any individual into a better being.

At some point in life, an individual may begin to feel and sense his or her incompleteness, limitations, loneliness, and disillusions about human vanity. That inner longing for change may begin the process of transformation.

So, what is transformation?

Change is external, while transformation is internal. Change may have a negative connotation—getting rid of something undesirable to receive something desirable. Transformation is enhancement of something good, which is already inside that individual—rediscovery of something that has somehow become invisible to the naked eye.

So, transformation can make any individual more spiritual, that is, having a better relationship with God, which requires quality time, deliberate effort, and right doing with accountability.

Living by faith: Use your humility to surrender yourself to God. Then transform yourself with your trust and obedience.

Stephen Lau

Living By Faith Is Living In Miracles