Make Room for Your Relationship With God
Some questions about faith need room to breathe. You may be praying regularly but feeling distant from God, wondering how to recognize His presence in everyday life, or wanting to give your spiritual growth more attention.
Spiritual direction offers a place to explore those questions. At Stenzel Clinical Services, this Christian practice centers on deepening your relationship with God through attentive listening and reflection.
You don’t need to arrive with a clear explanation of where you are spiritually. A question, an experience, or something you have been carrying quietly can be a starting point.
What Spiritual Direction Involves
A spiritual director accompanies you as you consider your life with God. The emphasis is on listening, asking thoughtful questions, and inviting reflection rather than prescribing answers.
You might bring a recent experience, a recurring concern, or something you have noticed during prayer. Possible topics to explore include:
- Feeling spiritually disconnected or uncertain.
- Recognizing moments of gratitude and hope.
- Questions about trust, surrender, or change.
- How your faith relates to ordinary responsibilities.
- What you are noticing about your relationship with Christ.
These are starting points for conversation. You do not need to work through a checklist or have an impressive spiritual story to share.
A Place to Pause and Reflect
Busy weeks can leave little time to consider what is happening beneath the surface. Spiritual direction gives that reflection a place in your schedule.
Before meeting, you might ask yourself: What has stayed with me lately? What feels difficult to bring into prayer? Where have I noticed a sense of connection, or a desire for one?
Bring those observations as they are. Questions and unfinished thoughts can be useful parts of the conversation. You can also ask the director how they work and explain what would help you participate openly.
Sessions typically take place monthly and last one hour. Confirm the arrangements for your own appointments before scheduling.
How Spiritual Direction Differs From Counseling
Spiritual direction focuses on your relationship with God. It is distinct from psychotherapy, discipleship, and direct religious instruction.
If you are seeking help with emotional distress, relationship difficulties, or another mental health concern, explore our counseling services. Our Christian counseling page explains another option for people who want faith included in their care.
When contacting Stenzel, describe what you hope to receive from support. You can ask about the purpose of each service and which provider to speak with before making an appointment.
Ask About Spiritual Direction at Stenzel
To learn more, contact Stenzel Clinical Services or call (630) 588-1201. Mention that you are interested specifically in spiritual direction.
Before scheduling, ask about:
- Who currently provides spiritual direction.
- The director’s background and approach.
- Available appointment locations and formats.
- Session fees and payment arrangements.
- Privacy practices and any limits to confidentiality.
Confirm these details for spiritual direction specifically rather than relying on information about counseling appointments.