Throughout the course of the Prayer and Spirituality class, I have learned plenty of information regarding my relationship with God and others. There are five units that have helped me to realize all that I have acquired so far. This includes prayer and encountering God, images of God, gratitude and mindfulness, meditation and journaling, and scripture. With this, I have grasped the truth of how God and His everlasting love draws us to form a relationship with Him. Attaining this essential bond with God is done through prayer. Prayer has reshaped and remodeled me in order for me to live my life following Christ, with my full potential. Prayer also compels me to view the rest of God 's creation as well as to be apart of it. However, one of the
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He is considered as the sacred, in which we should strive to encounter and connect with. There are several ways to react with the sacred which includes ignoring, rationalizing, ridiculing, and having faith. But, to encounter God in a positive way, we must have courage in God. We have to be open to embarking on new adventures and experiences, as well as viewing these new experiences as a chance to grow spiritually and mentally. For example, if I were to have failed a test that I studied hard for, this would be my encounter with God revealing that I need to attempt another style or method of studying. The next way to encounter God and prayer is through the seven sacraments. It is important to know that there is a difference between a sacrament and a sacramental. A sacrament is a sign of grace that is initiated by Christ and witnessed by others. A sacramental is an object or action that is used and blessed by the church to serve as a symbol for a specific sacrament. There are many different sacramentals, but there are seven sacraments in total. According to the class notes, "The seven rituals include things from ordinary life but are transformative events" (Kline-Kator). Being that …show more content…
The class notes express that gratitude is "thankfulness, appreciation, positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that someone has received or will receive" (Kline-Kator). It relates to being the most spontaneous and genuine feeling in result of the many blessings in life. In response to the gratefulness of a certain situation, people frequently pray to God in order to give thanks and praise Him. Whether it is known or not, this also is one of the many ways to help build a more appreciative outlook on life in general. Because prayer allows us to indicate how and what we 're truly thankful for, it also drives us to consider the gift of life as somethings that is awesome and something that we are forever indebted for. For example, if I had gotten out of a tragic accident uninjured, my thankfulness to God would be shown through prayer. Ultimately, this gesture would develop my spiritual relationship with Him. Next, one needs to recognize humility, time, and awareness when working towards a greater understanding of gratitude. Time allows us to reflect on what we have at a current time and to admire it for the time being. Without acknowledging time, it is easy to become distracted instead of appreciating something good or beneficial. Awareness is also important because it lets us recollect all of the favors and grace that God has bestowed onto us. In addition, humility
He is considered as the sacred, in which we should strive to encounter and connect with. There are several ways to react with the sacred which includes ignoring, rationalizing, ridiculing, and having faith. But, to encounter God in a positive way, we must have courage in God. We have to be open to embarking on new adventures and experiences, as well as viewing these new experiences as a chance to grow spiritually and mentally. For example, if I were to have failed a test that I studied hard for, this would be my encounter with God revealing that I need to attempt another style or method of studying. The next way to encounter God and prayer is through the seven sacraments. It is important to know that there is a difference between a sacrament and a sacramental. A sacrament is a sign of grace that is initiated by Christ and witnessed by others. A sacramental is an object or action that is used and blessed by the church to serve as a symbol for a specific sacrament. There are many different sacramentals, but there are seven sacraments in total. According to the class notes, "The seven rituals include things from ordinary life but are transformative events" (Kline-Kator). Being that …show more content…
The class notes express that gratitude is "thankfulness, appreciation, positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that someone has received or will receive" (Kline-Kator). It relates to being the most spontaneous and genuine feeling in result of the many blessings in life. In response to the gratefulness of a certain situation, people frequently pray to God in order to give thanks and praise Him. Whether it is known or not, this also is one of the many ways to help build a more appreciative outlook on life in general. Because prayer allows us to indicate how and what we 're truly thankful for, it also drives us to consider the gift of life as somethings that is awesome and something that we are forever indebted for. For example, if I had gotten out of a tragic accident uninjured, my thankfulness to God would be shown through prayer. Ultimately, this gesture would develop my spiritual relationship with Him. Next, one needs to recognize humility, time, and awareness when working towards a greater understanding of gratitude. Time allows us to reflect on what we have at a current time and to admire it for the time being. Without acknowledging time, it is easy to become distracted instead of appreciating something good or beneficial. Awareness is also important because it lets us recollect all of the favors and grace that God has bestowed onto us. In addition, humility