Rediscovering a Life That Is Fully Spiritual
There is something I have been carrying in my heart for a long time, something that has become clearer to me through experience rather than theory. It is a conviction shaped not only by Scripture, but by walking with God in everyday life, by observing people, and by leading groups within the church.
I believe deeply that the moment we decide to accept Jesus as our Savior, our entire life becomes spiritual. Not just Sundays. Not just prayer meetings. Not just moments of worship or Bible study. All of life.
And yet, I have noticed how difficult this truth is for many believers to grasp.
The Invisible Line We Often Draw
Whenever we talk about “spiritual gatherings,” most people imagine the same picture. A structured meeting. A clear beginning and end. Worship songs. Prayer. A sermon or teaching given by one person. Perhaps a testimony. Perhaps a closing prayer.
This is how church services are organized every Sunday, and there is nothing wrong with that. Structure can be helpful. It can bring order, clarity, and a shared rhythm.
But over time, I have noticed something deeper.
Many people feel lost, uncomfortable, or even uneasy when a gathering does not follow this familiar structure. When the expected elements are missing, they begin to wonder whether the meeting is still “spiritual.”
And this raises an important question:
What makes something spiritual?
When Structure Becomes the Measure of Spirituality
As I have tried to lead groups with different approaches, I have encountered this reaction repeatedly.
Whenever a meeting is organized by someone inside the church, people automatically expect it to be spiritual in a very specific way. There are unspoken rules. Unwritten expectations. Almost a sense that we must “respect” a certain format for God to be present.
If those rules are not followed, people become uncomfortable.
Some feel disappointed.
Some feel confused.
Some feel that the meeting was “worldly,” not spiritual enough.
Even when the intention is pure.
Even when Christ is at the center.
Even when the Holy Spirit is quietly at work.
I have often tried to explain that there is no need to separate spiritual life from daily life, but I find that this idea is surprisingly difficult for people to accept.
A Deeply Rooted Misunderstanding
I do not believe this reaction comes from bad intentions. On the contrary, I think it comes from a sincere desire to honor God. People want to “do things right.” They want to respect what they have been taught.
But somewhere along the way, many of us have absorbed a subtle misunderstanding:
that spirituality is something we enter rather than something we live.
We enter spirituality when we pray.
We enter spirituality when we worship.
We enter spirituality when someone speaks about God.
And when those elements are absent, we assume spirituality is absent too.
The Moment Everything Changed
For me, everything changed the day I truly understood what it meant to accept Jesus as my Savior.
That decision was not the beginning of a new religious routine. It was the beginning of a new reality.
From that moment on, the Holy Spirit came to live in me. Not just during prayer. Not just during worship. But always.
If the Spirit of God lives in us, how can any moment be non-spiritual?
If Christ is Lord of our lives, how can any conversation be outside His presence?
Spiritual Life Is Not a Schedule
One of the greatest dangers we face as believers is reducing spiritual life to a schedule.
Sunday is spiritual.
Monday is normal life.
Church is spiritual.
Home is daily life.
Meetings are spiritual.
Coffee conversations are not.
But this division does not exist in God’s reality.
When Jesus walked on earth, He did not live like that. He did not separate His life into spiritual moments and ordinary moments. He taught while walking. He healed while eating. He revealed truth through stories about farming, cooking, weddings, and daily work.
His entire life was spiritual because His entire life was surrendered.
Why Unstructured Meetings Feel Uncomfortable
When I organize meetings that do not follow the traditional format, I notice something very telling.
People often ask:
“When will we pray?”
“Who will speak?”
“Will there be worship?”
These are not bad questions. But sometimes, behind them, there is anxiety.
Without structure, people feel unsure of their role. They do not know how to behave. They do not know how to measure whether something is “successful” or “spiritual.”
And so, when a meeting feels natural, relational, conversational, or spontaneous, it is sometimes labeled as worldly rather than spiritual.
But what if the discomfort is not a sign of absence—but of invitation?
The Fear of Missing God
I believe many people fear that without structure, God might not show up.
As if His presence depends on our order.
As if He needs our format.
As if He can only speak through certain expressions.
But God is not limited by structure.
He is present when believers gather, even if they are eating, laughing, or simply sharing life. He is present when we listen to one another. He is present in silence. He is present in ordinary moments.
The question is not whether God is there.
The question is whether we recognize Him.
When Daily Life Becomes Holy Ground
I have seen God move powerfully in moments that looked very ordinary.
Around a table.
During a walk.
In a shared meal.
In honest conversation.
No microphone.
No stage.
No prepared message.
And yet, hearts were touched.
Walls came down.
Healing began.
Truth surfaced.
Was that less spiritual because it did not look like a church service?
I do not believe so.
Why This Matters So Much
This matters because the way we understand spirituality shapes the way we live our faith.
If spirituality is something we “turn on” during meetings, then most of our life will feel disconnected from God.
But if spirituality is the very atmosphere we live in, then every moment becomes meaningful.
Work becomes spiritual.
Parenting becomes spiritual.
Friendship becomes spiritual.
Rest becomes spiritual.
Silence becomes spiritual.
Not because we label it so—but because God is present.
The Holy Spirit Lives in Us, Not in Formats
One of the most freeing truths of the Christian faith is this: the Holy Spirit does not live in buildings, programs, or meeting structures. He lives in us.
Wherever we go, He goes.
Whatever we do, He is present.
When believers gather—even casually—there is already a spiritual reality taking place.
We do not need to create spirituality.
We are already in it.
Relearning How to Be Present
I have noticed that unstructured gatherings require something different from us.
They require presence instead of performance.
Listening instead of speaking.
Humility instead of control.
And this can feel uncomfortable, especially if we are used to clear roles and expectations.
But perhaps this discomfort is where growth begins.
Letting Go of the Need to Control
Structured meetings give us a sense of control. We know what will happen. We know when it will start and end. We know how to evaluate it.
Unstructured moments require trust.
Trust that God is at work even when we cannot see it.
Trust that silence is not empty.
Trust that conversation can be holy.
A Different Kind of Spiritual Maturity
I believe spiritual maturity is not shown by how well we follow religious formats, but by how deeply we live in awareness of God’s presence.
Can we recognize Him in simplicity?
Can we trust Him without structure?
Can we let Him move without directing Him?
This does not mean rejecting church services or organized meetings. It means refusing to limit God to them.
An Invitation, Not a Criticism
This reflection is not meant to criticize the church or its traditions. I love the church. I love gathering. I love worship and teaching.
But I long for something more integrated.
A faith that breathes.
A spirituality that lives.
A community that recognizes God everywhere.
Living Fully Awake to God’s Presence
When we stop separating spiritual life from daily life, something beautiful happens.
We become less anxious about doing things “right.”
We become more attentive to what God is already doing.
We stop asking, “Was this spiritual enough?”
And start asking, “Where was God moving among us?”
Choosing to Live Undivided
I will continue to lead groups in this way, even when it feels unfamiliar to some.
Not to provoke.
Not to challenge for the sake of challenge.
But because I believe this is closer to the life Jesus invites us into.
A life where everything belongs to God.
A life where nothing is excluded.
A life where the spiritual and the daily are one.
And perhaps, over time, we will discover that God was never absent from our ordinary moments—only waiting for us to notice.