Body, spirit, soul... You may hear these words often, but what do they really mean? At Restored, we believe these three elements - mind, soul and body - together form a powerful unity. They deserve space to reach their full potential.
This vision may be different from the image the world presents - it is a biblical one, rooted in our faith in Jesus and our surrender to God. How exactly does that work? Let's go in depth together and explore all three.
Spirit
the deep heart
The spirit is the center of your being, your deepest core, the heart of your heart. This is where you meet God and are guided by the intuition and discernment of the Holy Spirit.
Here you are aware of God
Soul
the psyche
The soul encompasses everything that has to do with your emotions, feelings, affectivity and intellect. Here you also find your imagination, mental faculties and the relationship you have with yourself.
Here you are aware of yourself
Body
the physical
Your body is the physical and biological basis of your existence. It consists of skin, muscles, bones, organs and cells. You move, breathe, feel, smell, hear, see and taste. Here you are aware of the world in which you live. Although we look at mind, soul and body separately here, it is important to realize that they each have their own function, but are deeply connected and constantly influence each other.
Body as temple
Through faith in Jesus, your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit – how powerful is that? This means that the Holy Spirit connects with your spirit, with your most intimate core. From this sacred place, life flows through to your soul and body. What inspires you? It is the Holy Spirit who lives in you, gives you strength and embraces you completely.
God is transforming each one of you into the Holy of Holies, his dwelling place, through the power of the Holy Spirit living in you! (Ephesians 2:22)
What moves you From your spirit, your deepest heart, Life flows – it finds its expression through your soul and body. To make room for the Holy Spirit, it is important that you can move beyond the physical and the voices of your emotions and thoughts. So that you can listen to the silent voice of Jesus that creates your inner unity. In this way, your emotions, thoughts, feelings, images, movements and actions are renewed from within. So that you can go your way in life with peace and strength.
The deep meaning of mind, soul and body is an important motivation for Restored. In many of our sessions we explore the physical layer (body), the emotional/psychic layer (soul) and the spiritual layer (spirit) and how they influence each other.
During the Slow & Flow Home Retreat you will have the opportunity to discover, in an accessible way, what lives in you on these three levels: mind, soul and body. Join in and experience it yourself.
Discover how the power of God's love can work in your entire being. In your spirit, soul and body. (Marijke Hukema)
Comments