Spiritual Disciplines/Practices I
Cynthia Bourgeaut
● How does your heart receive this message?
“Spiritual Disciplines”, Pat McBee
● Is there a discipline that speaks to you?
● Is there a discipline that you may find fruitful?
Thomas Kelly, “The Light Within”
● How do you experience the Light Within?
● When was a time you struggled to touch that place?
● When was a time you felt it grudgingly?
● Are there times you have felt radiance in prayer?…in that connection with others?
● Are there times you have felt prayed through?
Spiritual Disciplines/Practices II
“Light to Live By”; Rex Ambler
● Rex Ambler shares early Quakers’ experiences of turning to the Light within, committing to it
and then recognizing the truth about life. What new light have you found in this concept?
● The core of the Light Circles is to be open. Have you experienced a time when you surrendered
to the Light and found answers or peace related to a personal issue?
● Rex Ambler discusses the difference between being silent and ruminating on thoughts vs
turning completely to the Silence and being open to whatever may come up? How does this
rest with your understanding?
● Have you found a time in life when you have been able to be in silent waiting?
● Have you been a part of a group Light Circle? Have you individually followed the steps
suggested by Rex Ambler in the meditation? What are your thoughts and feelings on this
process?
The Practice of the Presence of God; Brother Lawrence
● What new light do you find in this reading?
● Brother Lawrence suggests being with God, or the Divine, in everyday small and large acts. How
have you experienced a time similar to the ones he describes?
● Is it possible in our busy world to focus on the Divine in everything we experience?
● What are implications of this for your life now?
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