Spiritual Journey: Can I Really Get Close to God?

by Wanda Walborn

Spiritual Journey introduces the concept of spiritual formation and how to get started on the adventure of drawing near to God. Each chapter includes four parts of a subject, an obstacle a spiritual discipline and a practice to help the reader understand different parts of the spiritual journey, identify roadblocks and learn how to navigate through to the other side. Covered themes include desperation for God, brokenness, God’s desire for us, what is a spiritual journey, identity, hearing God and developing character. Identified obstacles such as lies, fear, anger, shame, refusal of love and disobedience reveal to the reader barriers to growth. Mirror moments are provided within each chapter to give the reader opportunity to immediately reflect and sort through thoughts and feelings that accompany the obstacles. Spiritual disciplines such as saying yes to God, community, meditation, journaling, listening prayer and submission are introduced for the reader to practice simple activities that bring transformation from the inside out. Dr. Wanda Walborn challenges readers to enter into the adventure of the spiritual journey, process through painful places, remove obstacles and step into the freedom and fullness provided through the presence and power of Christ.

Genres: Christian

151 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 3, 2020

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book for a class. I enjoyed the book! There wasn’t a ton of new to me information in this book, but if you are struggling in you walk with God and desire something closer this is a good resource. The author encourages you to look deeply into your struggles and see the obstacles that are blocking you from a closer walk with God. She presents some suggestions to help overcome these obstacles. She does not go into a lot of depth with each of her suggestions. So you will likely have to do more follow up on how to put these things into practice. Overall this is a great starting place if you desire to seek God more fully each day.

[Janell Schaak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I believe that this book has practical steps for exploring your inner obstacles that prevent you from seeing and experiencing God clearly and accurately in your life. More would be gotten out of this book doing it alongside others where you spend time in community afterwards working through the practical application to your own individual life. While the book isn’t a hard read, it is much better if you have time to savor and digest each chapter and its implication for you. Reading this book as a random pick may not produce the same result, but if you are truly wanting to experience more, this book has some wonderful ways of pursuing that.

[Lynn Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life Changer

This book will change your life tremendously. There is so much to take away from it. It helps you to look deeper inside of you. I recommend this book to anyone who has a desire to get closer to God.

[Meredith LeRoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful ideas, but the focus and organization of the writing didn't make a lot of sense to me, so I had trouble following and retaining much.

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Wendy Gierhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a gift in many ways. Written by someone who has clearly spent many years seeking the heartbeat of the Father, this work is a guide to anyone seeking more in their relationship with God. Spiritual Journey isn't just a book you read through quickly-- though you can. Rather, it is something to savor. It brings you to moments of pause and encounter with your Savior.
In each chapter, Dr. Walborn presents a different obstacle we all face on our spiritual journey, and then walks us through that obstacle with wisdom for the way. She then introduces a spiritual practice to go with each obstacle as well. She truly leads the reader into spaces to meet with God.
It has been a blessing to read through this on my own-- as it was a balm to my soul. However, it is even more valuable as a tool to walk through along with others. I will turn to this book again and again to walk with others on the journey to knowing the heart and the voice of the Father in a deep and more intimate way.

[Miah Bartlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. A must read.