Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer

How do we practice the way of Jesus when our lives are riddled with pain and suffering? What does it look like to grow spiritually when we are hurting?
Author and Bible teacher John Mark Comer has been leading others towards what he calls an apprenticeship with Jesus, teaching how we can learn the intended rhythms and practices God wants us to engage in by simply looking to how Jesus walked and talked in this world. We are all being spiritually formed by something, he argues, and if we want it to be a formation in the likeness of Christ then we need to learn to sit with Him, become like Him and do the things Jesus did. This is the very message of his latest book, Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become like him, Do as he did, which can help Christians learn the spiritual disciplines that Jesus taught and modeled for all believers.
In this deeply insightful conversation, Davey and Aubrey chat with John Mark about what spiritual formation is, what types of spiritual disciplines we should be doing in our seasons of pain and suffering, and the important impact of community when we are hurting. They go on to talk about the dark night of the soul, a spiritual experience often described by theologians but rarely discussed in churches, in which God removes the felt sense of his presence while remaining as near as He ever was. It can be one of the most disorienting experiences for those who encounter it and yet as John Mark shares, there is a richness offered in the spiritual life of the one who walks through it.
If you've been struggling to do basic spiritual disciplines in your suffering or if you've been wrestling with a deep sense of God's absence in your life, this episode is a gentle reminder that God is with you when you are hurting and that He invites you into rest and to simply be when you don't have the strength to do.
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[@mareemcatear9744]

What a wonderful interview! “Quiet contemplation where the pain comes up in the safe gaze of God” is exactly what gods lead me today to hear… Praise the lord that nothing is wasted ❤ cheering you guys on in your ministry

[@nothingiswastedministries]

Mmm such a good quote!

[@Godsgirl77777]

I am loving listening to John Mark Comer. When my husband died of a sudden heart attack on the mission field I had little or no support. I have struggled with contemplation and solitude. After 6 years I am just now beginning to settle.

[@nothingiswastedministries]

We are so sorry to hear about your husband. Glad this conversation could bring you some comfort.

[@heistruth2865]

Wow so sorry for your loss ❤❤❤❤ May I ask what are some things that helped you as you strived to please God yet your heart was (I imagine) hurt by the lack of support? My baby died this year & I've had little support. Most have been dismissive or silent. I've had more support from strangers online than friends & family. I want to behold God (Psalm 27) more than my hurt or the hurtful comments said to me during my grief. Thank you ❤

[@Laurens725]

So much pain and the help I’m getting is through my therapist… who I wish was giving me advice from a Christians experience .

[@jonnyw82]

Im praying for you friend ❤

[@cherylmurray301]

I feel God's Love Everytime I talk to him. I feel it when He holds me. I feel him, I hear Him, I see him sometimes on the Day of atonement. Wow, it never changes what he allows.

[@cherylmurray301]

You can never forget the hurt that's happened to us. The Book Forgiving what You Can't Forget, is the only thing that has helped. Listening to you doesyhelp

[@nothingiswastedministries]

So glad you are finding healing.

[@heistruth2865]

What does "taking back your story" mean?

[@cherylmurray301]

Remember where much is given, much is required. I am a Minister.

[@robertdonofrio7342]

What is required is to know Jesus deeply and allow Him to direct our life. I believe you listened to the podcast but you didn’t hear what John Mark said. I’m a bible reader

[@Danybella]

@@robertdonofrio7342😅

[@cherylmurray301]

What are you talking about? Sanctification is God constantly making us clean. To be loving as Jesus was. Jesus is our roll model. You can't sanctifie us. I have been the most hurt person all my life. Nothing makes the hurt go away. Jesus being with us the whole time is what gives us peace.

[@cherylmurray301]

I've had 3 Children. One is a Pastor. One works Soundboard and is a Heavy Equipment Operator. Then my daughter. Each have different Dad's. It's been just me raising them. Each Father didn't want the trouble's. I am 65 and still being hurt by my Children. No way this helps