spiritual direction
kristen blanford - spiritual director
“He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love.”
- Psalm 23:2
why spiritual direction?
To help others learn to be quiet and still in order to experience God’s presence with them
Here in America we live in a “hurry culture” where we value moving fast, being efficient and getting things done. We don’t often slow by accident, but rather must be intentional in taking the time and space to do so. Even then, this slowing feels foreign and constricting. This is not what we have been trained for. We have been told to “hustle”, “produce” and “make deadlines.” So, when we decide to be intentional, to take time to slow and rest, it may not come naturally. We may need assistance. Why slow? Why rest? We desire to BE with Jesus. We want to experience Him and rest in Him.
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
- Matthew 11:28-30, The Message
Here at the Restful Place, I want people to experience the presence of Jesus. I want people to experience real rest, only found in Him and am here to help others discover these unforced rhythms of grace.
“I have left every session feeling so encouraged, blessed, and seen by God. I am forever grateful for the spiritual transformation that has happened in me over our sessions.”
- Sheree
“Sitting with the Lord is now something I yearn for. Before spiritual direction, it seemed awkward. God used Kristen to help me learn to simply soak in the presence of being with Him. It has helped me recognize that I need to slow down and come before the Father… even when I have no words to express.”
- Christine
“Doing spiritual direction with Kristen these past two years has been such a blessing. The time I’ve spent with her has been a lifeline to spiritual connection during some of the most difficult times.”
- Lise