Obstacles to spiritual growth can slow down your progress toward personal growth and wholeness. These can come in many different forms. Take a look at this list and see if any of these might be affecting your relationship with God.
From WITHIN yourself:
- Pride
- Selfishness
- Self-reliance
- Sinfulness
- Frustration
- Shame
Lies (from Satan) that we believe:
- Distorted View of God
- Distorted View of Self (Basing your worth on your performance, what others think of you or say about you, or your outward appearance)
From things OUTSIDE yourself:
- Cultural Pressure
- Materialism/Consumerism
- Abuse (physical, sexual, spiritual, verbal)
- Childhood wounds
Personal DISTRACTIONS:
- Busyness
- Laziness
- Addictions
TIME FOR REFLECTION: Pick out one of these obstacles and choose a way to address it. Some suggestions might include journaling, talking to a counselor or spiritual director, forgiveness, surrender, meditation or prayerful reading of scripture.
