AN ACCOMPANIED JOURNEY OF THE SOUL
Spiritual Direction is a biblical form of Christian soul care dating back to the early church.
It is a safe and confidential relationship organized around Scripture, prayer, journaling, and conversation.
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LIVING WATER FOR THE SOUL
My personal experience with spiritual direction began during one of the most difficult times I ever faced. Through Scripture reading, prayer, journaling, and weekly conversations with my spiritual director - the Lord met me, healed my wounds, and redeemed my pain.
Need spiritual refreshment and renewal?
Oftentimes we feel distracted and disconnected - standing at a crossroads in life - in need of a safe place to talk about spiritual questions and the internal movements of our soul.
Relational hurts mount up and leave us feeling anxious, angry, or just sad. We lose our way, and we wonder where God is in the midst of our suffering and unmet desires.
Love feels broken and disordered. We attach to worldy things, seek the approval of people, or continue in unhealthy patterns rather than walk in freedom and peace. We begin to withdraw and feel alone, experiencing much less than God graciously desires to give us. Without wise and compassionate guidance, we continue to plateau and regress.
“If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.” - John 4:10
“Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” - John 7:38
Wade Into Deeper Relationship With God
Spiritual direction is a way to seek reassurance, discernment, and affirmation in developing a deeper, richer relationship with the Lord.
I guide you into deeper connection with God and His active presence in your life.
No previous experience required.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28
THE HIDDEN GEM OF MATURATION IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
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By God’s grace,
and with the help of the Holy Spirit, you will:
Experience the Father’s love, provision, and care
Grow in Christ and Christ-likeness
Become more sensitive to the promptings and leadings of the Spirit
Embrace who God uniquely created and redeemed you to be
Get unstuck and free from the entanglements that hold you back
Receive pastoral encouragement and care
“Spiritual identity means we are not what we do or what people say about us. And we are not what we have. We are the beloved daughters and sons of God.”
- Henri Nouwen
Ready For The Encouragement Of Spiritual Direction?
“The virtuous soul that is alone and without a guide is like a lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter.” - St. John of the Cross
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
“I would highly recommend Spiritual Direction with Matt. Beforehand, I felt lost, spiritual asleep, and desperately needing to grow in my relationship with Christ. As I followed Matt’s helpful guidance through scripture reading, journalling, and prayer - my relationship with Christ grew. Matt took the time to really listen and shepherd me with loving care and aid in my spiritual growth.”
- Hunter
“One of the most formative parts of my sabbatical was the spiritual direction and coaching I received from Matt. Matt’s leadership and shepherding of me through my time away was deeply impactful in helping me reconnect with the Lord, with my wife, and with my own heart. Matt is an extraordinary sabbatical coach and I would insist on any pastor going into a season of rest to entrust their care and guidance to Matt.”
- Luke
“I wholeheartedly recommend Matt to anyone seeking a transformative and tailored spiritual direction experience. Matt's support was a blessing. He brought a loving and caring approach and guided me with his extensive knowledge and deep understanding. Matt's flexibility to meet my unique needs and circumstances allowed me to rejuvenate, grow spiritually, and renew my passion and purpose.”
- Brian
“Matt faithfully and gently walked me through my summer Sabbatical. He helped me dig into what God was teaching me and challenged me to take meaningful steps of faith along the way. I would highly recommend Matt to others looking for spiritual direction in a specific season of ministry.”
- Cole
“Matt skillfully guided me through journaling, imaginative prayer, and attuning my heart to hear God’s voice afresh. Because of Matt’s hopeful encouragement and guidance, I ended my sabbatical feeling refreshed in the Lord and excited to re-enter a new ministry season. Having Matt as my sabbatical coach was an invaluable experience and my life and ministry is better for having engaged this coaching.”
- Michael
“Matt played a critical role in helping me (and my church) plan the sabbatical with intentionality. Before, during, and after the sabbatical Matt resourced me with wisdom and friendship. The Lord used his ministry to guide me into renewal and rest after several long, hard years of pastoral ministry. I am deeply thankful.”
- Jordan
Is Spiritual Direction Right For Me?
Yes, If You Desire To:
- Discover more deeply who God is
- Explore and interpret your experiences of God
- Integrate spiritual practices and sacred rhythms in your daily life
- Share joys, fears, desires, and struggles in a safe environment
- Heal from past hurts
- Receive clarity and discernment for important decisions
- Cultivate a more mature union with the Lord
- Live fully and freely into who God created and redeemed you to be
A spiritual director is a companion along the Way of Jesus offering a listening, prayerful, encouraging presence to another while they walk together with God.
Spiritual Direction, and in particular The Ignatian Exercises, helps us grow in interior freedom from sin and disordered loves so that we can respond more generously to the call of God in our life. It is an invitation into an intimate encounter with God, revealed in Jesus Christ, so that by the ministry of the Spirit, we can learn to think and act more like Christ.
We need, as the ancients were fond of saying, a good spiritual guide who can lead us to a greater knowledge of God that in turn leads to a greater knowledge of self - and therefore a deeper union with God and an ever-closer conformity with the Gospel in every aspect of our lives.
“A Spiritual Director offers spiritual guidance and companionship to help us make sense of our faith journey, interpret with us the significant markers of the road, and encourage us, particularly through the more difficult transitions and valleys of our pilgrimage.”
- Gordon T. Smith
MEET MATT KESSLER
Hey! I’m so glad you found Revelo. I provide Gospel guidance for spiritual, emotional, and relational health. Through transformational leadership coaching, spiritual direction, marriage care, online courses, and wilderness adventure - I encourage and equip followers of Christ to thrive in their identity, freedom, and influence.
I have over 28 years of experience in leadership and ordained ministry - serving as a pastor, church planter, regional leader, and missionary bishop in the Anglican Communion. I’ve planted two churches, started several non-profits, and taught numerous training workshops. I’m a certified leadership coach, spiritual director, and wilderness survival instructor. I’ve been married to Amanda for 24 years, and we have three children 20, 16, and 14 (and two Australian shepherds).
"As she has always done, today the Church continues to recommend the practice of spiritual direction not only to those who desire to follow the Lord closely but to every Christian who wishes to live responsibly his or her Baptism, that is, new life in Christ. Everyone in fact, especially those who have heeded the divine call to follow Christ closely, needs to be accompanied personally by a guide reliable in doctrine and expert in the things of God.” - Pope Benedict XVI
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“For just as taking a walk, journeying on foot, and running are bodily exercises, so we call Spiritual Exercises every way of preparing and disposing the soul to rid itself of all inordinate attachments, and, after their removal, of seeking, and finding the will of God in the disposition of our life for the salvation of our soul.”
- St. Ignatius
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