Spirituality, Religion & Prayer
Created by QFL July 21, 2004
Prayer
Why do I pray?
What do I hope to accomplish though my prayers?
With whom can I pray?
Who can teach me how to pray well?
Do I make time to pray daily?
What do I hope to accomplish from cultivating my spirituality?
Do I have people who I feel comfortable talking with about spirituality?
Is there a specific group in which I feel drawn?
What changes would I like to see happen in my life as a result of praying?
Are my prayers specific to my daily life or more general in nature?
Selecting a Place of Worship
What are the primary beliefs of this group of worshipers?
What is the source of their beliefs?
What examples in daily life demonstrate the results and effectiveness of this congregation's belief structure?
Was it the practical application of their beliefs?
Are there political affiliations associated with this group?
Who leads this group?
Do I feel comfortable in this community?
Do I feel safe expressing my own perspectives?
Are those who worship in this group open to learning?
Does the house of worship represent a diverse population?
Are they an inclusive group?
Creating and Understanding My Unique Spiritual Identity
Am I open to learning & listening to others regarding their faith?
Have I witnessed first -hand various types of worship?
Have I questioned and clarified ideas that I do not understand about their worship?
Have I had personal experiences which have shaped my spiritual growth and belief structure?
What evidence is there to support my belief structure?
Where could I continue to learn and grow spiritually?
Do I feel happy with the style of worship I have chosen?
Does my style of worship lead to positive, lasting results?
How is my daily life impacted by my current spiritual beliefs?
Do I take time to consciously reflect on my spiritual life?
Do my daily actions reflect my spiritual values?
Do my beliefs help bring peace, love and healing the world?
QuestionsForLiving creating these questions. In the early days, we created our own questions. We still do.
We defer to the questions of thought leaders when they are available, otherwise we create our own.