MEDITATION

The Soul Purpose of Spiritual Practices

Do they really help?

Nancy Blackman, MASF
6 min readFeb 8, 2023

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The Soul Purpose of Spiritual Practices by Nancy Blackman, spirituality, refresh the soul, prayer, service, meditation
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Spirit, guide me to the spiritual practice that You know I need in this season.

Have you heard of this phrase or term “spiritual practice”?

If you haven’t, let’s break it down

Let this be a guide to help you understand how to utilize it for your own spiritual journey. Uncovering the benefits of cultivating a deeper, spiritual connection with God can bring a deeper sense of purpose and meaning to your life.

The main purpose of a spiritual practice is to help you connect with something greater than yourself. It’s also to help you cultivate a deeper sense of inner peace, meaning, and fulfillment in your life and spiritual journey.

Years ago, I read a book by Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth.* He does a great job of breaking down the chapters into different spiritual practices. That book helped me to have a better understanding of different types of ways to honor my God journey.

We’re all different so some practices will be easier for you than others. That’s ok. Don’t discount the ones that challenge you. Try them out like you would a new outfit. You won’t know the benefits or whether you…

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Nancy Blackman, MASF
Nancy Blackman, MASF

Written by Nancy Blackman, MASF

Boosted & 8x Top Writer. Owner: Refresh the Soul publication. Editor: The Shortform and Poetry Playground. Published in: “Mixed Korean: Our Stories" — Kindle.

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