Deep Formation and Mystery

Advanced formation, spiritual depth, mystery of God. The final week invites participants into deeper, often paradoxical dimensions of spiritual life—mystery, silence, and ongoing transformation. It focuses on practices for sustained interior formation, embracing questions that have no quick answers, and living with wonder. The goal is to leave learners equipped for lifelong formation rather than a finish line.

Objectives

Plan a long term formation pathway beyond 12 weeks.

Embrace mystery and God’s hidden work.

Practice deeper listening and contemplative rhythms.

Reflections

What contemplative practice will I adopt?

How will I continue formation after this series?

What spiritual longings remain unmet?

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Accountability/Tracking

Commit to a monthly check in with a mentor and log progress toward the 3 month plan.

Community Action

Pair with a mentor to share a spiritual longing and request one prayer or resource.

Creative Project

Draft a 3 month personal formation plan with one contemplative practice, one study goal, and one community rhythm.

Leader Prompt

Close the series with a guided silence and invite participants to name one long term formation goal.

Personal Practice

Practice a 20 minute contemplative prayer and journal one image or phrase that lingers.

Devotionals

Close Your Eyes, You'll See

2 min read

Yeah, closing your eyes seems like the last thing you'd do to see, but we must always remember that we '...look through a glass darkly,...

Thwarting God

2 min read

No, we should not plan to thwart God, we should not set out to undermine His will, His leading, even His calling (on you, or others)....

Dress Reversal

2 min read

Anytime there is a 'big event', there is typically a dress rehearsal, or at least a dry-run pass for it. As you know, this process allows...

God Within or Without

2 min read

Ever thought about where God hangs out? Where He rests? We understand from scripture that He's out there. But, in the universe? Outer...

Get In God's Face

2 min read

The devotion for today may seem like a 'been there, done that' expression, but we are encouraged to seek the face of the Lord for all our...