The Spiritual Dimension
A 5-Day Devotional Journey to Awaken Your Spirit
"May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless..." - 1 Thessalonians 5:23
Day 1: The Nesting Doll
Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:23You are a tripartite being. Just like God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, you are made up of a spirit, a soul, and a body. Imagine a Russian nesting doll: the outermost doll is your physical body, the middle doll is your soul (your mind, will, and emotions), and the innermost, deepest part of you is your spirit.
We spend so much time caring for our bodies and entertaining our souls, but how often do we tend to our spirits? The spirit is the part of you designed to commune directly with God. Today, acknowledge all three parts of who you are, and ask God to help you prioritize your spiritual core.
Day 2: The Breath of God
Read: Genesis 2:7When God created Adam from the dust, his physical body was formed, but he wasn't fully alive until God breathed the "breath of life" into him. It is the very breath of God that ignited the human spirit.
You exist in more than just the three physical dimensions. You have a spiritual reality that interacts with the invisible realm around you. Have you felt disconnected or "empty" lately? It might be because you are trying to operate purely on physical and emotional energy. You need the breath of God to fill your spiritual lungs.
Day 3: Born of the Spirit
Read: John 3:3-6; 1 Corinthians 2:11Before we encounter Jesus, our spirits are essentially shut down-the Bible calls it being spiritually dead. When Jesus spoke to Nicodemus, He said, "Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit."
True spirituality isn't just mysticism-it isn't just trying to feel a certain vibe or do religious rituals with our bodies. Real Christianity happens when the Holy Spirit comes and intertwines with your dead spirit, shocking it back to resurrection life. If you feel numb, invite the Holy Spirit to revive your innermost being.
Day 4: The Spirit of Adoption
Read: Romans 8:14-16When your spirit is brought to life by God, your identity fundamentally shifts. You are no longer a slave to fear, sin, or the flesh. Paul tells us that the Spirit we receive brings about our "adoption to sonship," and it is by that Spirit we cry out, "Abba, Father."
There is incredible power when a father looks a child in the eye and affirms who they are. The Holy Spirit is currently testifying with your spirit that you are God's beloved child. You don't have to earn your place in the family. Let that truth sink into your innermost dimension today.
Day 5: Silence, Honesty, and the Spirit
Read: Jude 1:20; Psalm 46:10How do we practically strengthen our spiritual dimension? First, we must practice silence. We live in a noisy world full of podcasts, music, and distractions. You cannot hear the still, small voice of God over the frantic noise of your life. Second, practice radical honesty with God. Tell Him exactly how you feel to clear out the emotional static.
Finally, pray in the Spirit. Yielding to the Holy Spirit through prayer builds up your innermost being, even when you don't know exactly what to say. Today, carve out 10 minutes of absolute silence. Be honest with God, and let His Spirit minister to yours.