How To Get Your Spiritual Life Back On Track

1) Take a deep breath.

Intentional breathing is a wonderful tool for calming your mind and bringing you into the present moment. When I find myself caught up in the story that life is difficult, I've discovered that the greatest thing I can do is give myself permission to put the story on pause and focus on my deep, deliberate breathing. Taking a full breath in and slowly releasing the tension and story you're holding on to is a good practice. Repeat as needed to assist bring greater ease into uncomfortable situations.

How can I rebuild my spiritual life?

What does it mean to resurrect? Simply expressed, it means “to restore the functionality or validity of anything.” So, what about your spirit has become inactive or has lost its validity? Here's a simple test to see if you're ready: Do you find yourself ruminating on minor irritations in your daily life? Do you have a hard time recalling the last time you felt truly happy?

It's possible that your inner spirit requires a “waking,” and spring is an excellent time to assess your situation and take steps toward a more positive, anxiety-free outlook!

Here are three suggestions to help you rekindle your spirit, as well as “5 Inspiring Quotes” from our Cancer Fighters members to get you started.

1. Work on your core

Our entire being is conditioned to perform better — emotionally, mentally, and physically – when we focus on growing our spirit, the core of who we are. Some exercises to build your spiritual core may include the following, depending on your personal interests:

Any action that brings you closer to – rather than further away from – your thoughts and feelings might help you live more cheerfully in the present moment. These activities are referred to as “mindfulness” by some specialists. Mindfulness has been shown to increase overall mood, boost emotional, physical, and social well-being, and reduce anxiety, despair, and rage, according to several studies published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Percy McCray, Jr., Director of Faith-Based Programs at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), warns what can happen if we don't take the time to build our spiritual health in his blog, Revive Yourself, Your Spirit, and Your Health.

“It's critical to take a breath and reflect. If we don't, we'll waste our time shopping, eating, drinking, and socializing in vain attempts to resurrect our spirits.” “Instead of re-energizing us, these pleasures might leave us feeling languid and aimless,” explains Rev. Percy. Every human, however, has a thirst, hunger, and yearning for true meaning, value, and purpose in life.

2. Re-establish (or re-establish) healthy relationships

Living with cancer provides many people a new perspective, one that prioritizes relationships over all else. Given the stress of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, it's not unexpected that problems in relationships, particularly between couples, occur frequently. “Fight the cancer, not each other,” says Michael Uhl, MA, MDiv, LMFT, a Mind-Body Therapist at CTCA in Zion, Illinois. He suggests the following ideas for constructing a house:

• Maintain open channels of communication and draw on previous expertise. Whenever a crisis occurs, make an effort to improve communication. Mutual understanding, not necessarily agreement, should be the goal. It may be painful to discuss feelings, yet it is unshared feelings that cause relationships to suffer.
• Make sure you have a strong support system in place. Bringing friends and other family members on board might provide a much-needed reprieve from caregiving obligations, even if your partner is ready to do it all. Both patients and caregivers require “down time” to manage the plethora of experiences and emotions that accompany cancer treatment, recovery, and survivorship.
• Speak with a therapist who has experience with cancer. Speaking with an unbiased therapist who has worked with other cancer patients can assist couples in expressing their emotions and confirming that the sentiments they are experiencing are normal. Discussing all of the emotions—fear, anger, and grief—either together or separately brings them to the surface and aids in the development of useful coping mechanisms.

Relationships with people you care about — a spouse, family, or close friends – and doing things you both enjoy are stimulating. They have a regenerating and restoring effect.

3. Control Your Thoughts

What do you think about when you're not working? It's only normal for people to inquire “When confronted with a catastrophic sickness, one would wonder, “Why me?” Focusing on this question, on the other hand, can leave you feeling stuck and frustrated. Focusing your thoughts on things that give you hope, on the other hand, might make you feel empowered and revitalize your spirit.

We invited members of our Cancer Fighters group, many of whom are cancer survivors, to provide encouraging remarks “It lifts their spirits.” The following are five of them “To motivate you, here are some “Inspiring Quotes”:

“According to Ardua.”

This Latin phrase translates to “The McIntyre family motto is “despite trials.” Richard A. McIntyre, Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, shared this.

“God is in control of the cancer; the cancer is not in control of me!” Viola Jones of Olathe, Kansas, shared this.

David Brown and Kathy Mosley, a patient and caregiver from Fairbanks, Alaska, believe one of Baha'u'llah's Baha'i prayers in the Baha'i Prayer book brings them much comfort and peace:

“O my God, memory of Thee is my remedy, and Thy name is my mending.

My aim is to be near Thee, and my companion is love for Thee.

Thy mercy to me is my salvation and healing in both this world and the next.

“Truly, you are the All-Abundant, the All-Knowing, and the All-Wise.”

Kimalea Conrad, a cancer survivor from Telluride, Colorado, says Bible verses inspire her; one of her favorites is the one below. “To me, this verse signifies that cancer has no ability to make me terrified unless I allow it,” Conrad explains.

“God did not give us a fearful spirit, but a spirit of strength, love, and self-control.” Revelation 2:7

Surviving cancer typically demands a heroic amount of physical, mental, and spiritual courage, as any survivor or caregiver knows. “Rev. Percy believes that connecting to a greater source of power can bring that balance, stability, and grounding. “Many of us overlook the most obvious sources of meaning, worth, and purpose: service, forgiveness, hope, peace, and faith. Connecting to these global forces of empowerment is, in many ways, the simplest method to rekindle our spirit.”

How do I get back on the right path with God?

There are five things to remember when following God's plan for your life.

• Identify with Christ- In order to know where we're headed, we must first know who we are.
• a) James 4:7-8 a) James 4:7-8 a) James 4:7-8 a) James 4:7-8 a) James 4:7-8 a) James 4: So, submit yourselves to God.

What does it mean when God restores?

Jesus restores us in the midst of our brokenness, failures, sin, mistakes, and hurts in this world. To restore literally means to bring back, return, and retrieve, as well as to reorganize and reassemble.

God's kindness and grace were the driving forces behind Jesus' decision to go to the cross, shed His blood, and rise again.

Your restoration is only possible because of the crucifixion and the resurrection.

God's provision and willingness to restore anything you need, whether it's a relationship, your finances, your body, or your communion with God, makes it possible.

When God heals you, He does not return you to the state you were in before you were shattered.

God is far better than that; God's restoration makes you a better person than you were before.

âEven today, I declare that I will restore twofold to you,â says Zechariah 9:12. God takes the grief, hurt, and brokenness that you or others may have created and puts your life back in order, corrects what is wrong, and restores you to a point of miraculous healing and wholeness.

When Jesus heals your life, you will always be better than you were before.

You may have scars from your experiences, but they are merely a testament to God's love and strength.

Jesus was crucified and buried, yet He was entirely restored when He rose again.

Jesus' scars indicated that He had been hurt and broken for the sake of the world, but His resurrection repaired His body, allowing Him to ascend to heaven.

After the resurrection, Jesus was better in human form because He now had a tale to tell about God's power and love, and He paved the way for forgiveness and restoration for those who believe in Him.

As you may recall, Peter denied Jesus three times because he kept a safe distance from him.

Peter wept terribly because he felt he lacked the courage to be courageous for Jesus, and he had betrayed His loving Savior.

In that point, he recognized he was not strong enough to live totally for God, and he lamented his failure to closely follow Jesus during the struggle.

Jesus had already risen from the grave when we read today's story, and He had come face to face with Peter.

After breakfasting with him and the disciples, Jesus returned to the source of Peter's denial.

Jesus asked Peter three questions and exhorted him three times for every time he denied Jesus.

Jesus restored Peter's faith and empowered him to be the leader that Jesus had called him to be.

Jesus did not condemn Peter, but rather restored him to his rightful station, and Peter totally recovered.

âFollow me,â Jesus said again when he restored Peter in this tremendous moment (John 21:19).

Jesus was concerned about Peter's well-being. There was nothing Peter could do to prevent Jesus from loving, forgiving, healing, and restoring him. What's the end result? Peter was in better shape than he'd ever been. He totally followed Jesus by travelling to Jerusalem and waiting for the Holy Spirit's promise. On the Day of Pentecost, he was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke his first sermon. Because of Peter's fearlessness in standing out and witnessing for Jesus, three thousand people were born again. Peter never looked back; he was an apostle who performed numerous miracles in Jesus' name for the glory of God.

How do you know if God has put you in your path?

As a result, whatever you would have men do to you, do to them as well: for this is the law and the prophets.

It is in our nature to be self-centered. To prioritize our own needs over the needs of others. When we enter a relationship, though, we are charged with the responsibility of prioritizing someone else's needs over our own. Mutual respect is a term that many people are unfamiliar with.

Accepting another person's thoughts and opinions without compromising your own is a sign of maturity. Respect for your wishes and desires is a strong evidence that God has sent someone your way. They don't put their desires on you, and instead of always wanting things done their way, they ask what you want.

Open communication without guilt or constant criticism

It's preferable to live in a housetop corner than in a large house with a brawling wife.

One of the signals that God is directing you to the right person is that you may communicate openly with them without fear of being ridiculed or dismissed. Many people find themselves romantically linked with someone who is always unpleasant or dictatorial after the honeymoon phase of a relationship.

Open communication is crucial in any relationship, but especially so in one that is expected to lead to marriage. Not only should it be simple to interact with this person on a regular basis via flirting messages and charming gifs, but it should also be simple to engage with this person about difficult topics. You should be able to sit down as a couple and talk about the future and reach a mutual understanding on issues that affect your lives together.

If you find yourself constantly having to be cautious about what you say for fear of being judged for your viewpoint, it's usually time to terminate the relationship.

Leads you to God and doesn't cause you to compromise

As previously said, Christians should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers; yet, being unequally yoked with someone of similar faith is feasible. Simply because someone attends the same church as you does not imply that they are the appropriate person for you.

One way to tell if God has sent you the right person is if they are guiding you back to Christ.

The person God is bringing you to will always look out for your best interests and will never ask you to compromise on your values or convictions.

They'll pray for you and alongside you, and your relationship will reflect Christ's love for the church.

Trials build you up as a couple instead of tearing you apart

All things are borne, all things are believed, all things are hoped for, and all things are endured.

If a relationship can weather adversity, it is one of the obvious signals that it is robust. When arguments emerge, does your relationship entirely fall apart, or are you able to calmly sit down with this individual and work out your problems? Your response to that question may be the only indicator you need to know if God is directing you to this individual.

No one is without flaws. Because we live in an imperfect world, no relationship is flawless. The ability of the individuals to overcome challenges within the relationship is the difference between a successful contented relationship and a sad one. Examine how this individual handles challenges when they emerge to see if God has sent them to you.

They continue to improve themselves to make the relationship better

And do not be conformed to this world, but be changed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may demonstrate what is God's good, acceptable, and perfect will.

If your relationship improves with time, it's an indication that you and this person are meant to be. This does not happen by chance; both partners must work on themselves individually, progressively improving themselves and, in turn, gradually enhancing the relationship.

We are all born in sin and shaped in iniquity, thus we must all turn to Christ for aid in becoming better versions of ourselves. Every day, we must strive to become more like Christ, and as a result, our lives and everything around us will improve. If you notice this evolution in that person's life, you know God has sent you the one. If they are continually improving themselves, there is a good probability they will be willing to work on improving the relationship over time.

Trust

Her husband's heart is secure in her, and he will not be spoilt.

Is it true that you may put your faith in this person? Take one step forward if you answered yes, and one step back if you answered no. It's easy to see why one of the pillars of any successful romantic relationship is trust. When I say trust, I don't only mean that you can trust this person not to cheat on you; I also mean that you can trust this person with your time, energy, and even your money.

When two people marry, they become one person. Many people wind up in marriages where they don't trust their spouse to make simple family decisions. They live in the same house but are two separate people since their lives have not been totally integrated. Can you put your faith in this person's decisions and opinions? If that's the case, it could be a sign that God is bringing you two closer together.

How do I let God guide me?

Doesn't it seem like a ridiculous question? Because, in the end of the day, God is in charge of everything. However, we frequently strive to assert our own authority and defy or disobey Him. Here are some suggestions for letting go of that power and deepening your relationship with God.

TALK TO HIM.

God would like to spend some time with you. Spend time conversing with Him. Everything should be discussed openly and freely. Let Him know you're having trouble letting go of control and ask for His assistance.

READ THE BIBLE.

When you read the Bible, you gain a better understanding of God. It's only natural that the more you know about someone, the more you discover about their personality. Knowing God makes it easy to trust Him!

Be in prayer

Being in prayer is one technique to ensure that you are following God's plan for your life. Set aside time each day to focus on the Lord and His intentions for your life. If you surrender each aspect of your life to God, He will bless it and be able to work abundantly through it.

Be actively reading in the Word

It's one thing to go to church on Sunday and listen to the pastor's sermon; it's quite another to set aside time each day to be in God's word. Taking only a few minutes each day to study what God has written in the Bible will help you better grasp the calling God has placed on your life and help you live the life He desires for you.

Follow the commands He puts on your heart

Allow God to lead you and believe in the dreams He places on your heart. Believe that He will qualify you, and that if you have a dream that He has set on your heart, He will help you realize it, and in the process, He will be glorified.

Seek a godly community

When you have friends who encourage you in your walk with the Lord, it's a lot simpler to follow God's plans and act in ways that respect him. Seek out a church community that will hold you accountable and provide godly guidance.

Obey the Truth

Know what is stated in the Bible and live the way He has commanded. Follow the commandments and set an example of what it means to be a Christ follower.

Being an adult in today's modern society comes with its own set of obstacles and pressures, yet God qualifies us through our flaws, just as He qualified Moses to lead the Israelites and stand up to the pharaoh when He called him to do so. If God has placed a desire in your heart to return to school, He will equip you to do it. He'll be there to walk beside you and assist you in areas where you're lacking.

At Campbellsville University, you can take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage in faith-based study in an environment that will help you develop and achieve in your relationship with God. They provide a variety of online degree opportunities in a variety of subjects.