Sep 3, 2019
We are continuing the conversation this week with part 2 of the Critical Journey, where we discuss the next three phases we all experience in our journey with the Lord, moving toward a place of absolute being, and filled with the Father’s love.
As a review, here are the first 3 phases:
Phase 1 – The Converted life – we become very aware of God and yield our life to his control.
Phase 2 – The Disciples life - Very hungry with the things of God. Necessary to understand an understanding to walk with God.
Phase 3 – The Productive life – we take the information we learned in phase 2 and begin to put it to work in serving the lord. The danger is an addiction to success, which eventually leads us to hitting the “wall.”
Phases 4-6
Phase 4 – The Journey Inward - Moving from doing to being and letting go of the idea of “success” – complete surrender.
Phase 5 – The Journey Outward - A renewed sense of calling and an integration of soul and role. Content with a more hidden life.
Phase 6 – The life of Love - Deep, vibrant inner life that embraces your true self.
You can also download this illustration of all six stages, including the wall at the end of phase 3. https://bit.ly/30zXwfL
Resources
The Critical Journey, Stages in the Life of Faith by Janet O. Hagberg and Robert A. Guelich - https://amzn.to/2Zl0EzO
Inside Job by Stephen W. Smith - https://amzn.to/2Zo9WLt
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast
John 21 - Peter and the disciples fishing - https://www.bible.com/bible/97/JHN.21.MSG
Dallas Willard Bio – http://www.dwillard.org/about
Return of the Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11–32 - https://www.bible.com/bible/97/LUK.15.MSG
1 Corinthians 13 - https://www.bible.com/bible/97/1CO.13.MSG
Moment to Breathe - Between the Dreaming and the Coming True by Robert Benson - https://bit.ly/2MIKvNS