Chosen Glory

When I had that encounter, The Most High instantaneously took some things away and gave me others: But there was still much more to be accomplished. Although I had spent years in “church”, genuinely seeking unity with God was completely foreign to me: It wasn’t even discussed there. Sound familiar?

Yet that is what He was calling me to. I had no idea what union with the Divine was, how it looked, how to go about it, or the many spiritual, religious, generational, mental and emotional blockages and hurdles that can make that union very difficult, or sometimes even impossible without intervention.

So in the ensuing years I went to Bible school, took various courses, studied, and actively sought out various “pastors” in leading “churches” and denominations to help me.

Despite earnestly trying, it seemed that I couldn’t find anyone who I felt really understood, or that could help me to really come into union with the Creator of the universe below a surface level. Still, I was actively involved in these churches and so I led groups and participated in various venues of ministry.

As a result of all of this I was offered lead Pastor positions at various large, institutional churches. But I declined those invitations and continued my quest for the deeper things of The Most High.

It would be several years of pretty intense exploration in the vast spiritual wilderness, and more importantly even more divine intervention, before I would really begin to get my bearings.

There were mistakes made all along the way but, in the process of time, The Most High began to reveal how to abandon religious constructs, overcome obstacles, and embrace that union with the Divine Creator (Yahweh God) that I was so desperately looking for.

It has been a challenging and vigorous journey to where no one ever “arrives”. But I am very thankful that I am much farther down the trail now than I was before.

Seek first the Kingdom Realm of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you.
Matthew 6:33

While spending years wandering in a spiritual wilderness, I have always enjoyed and appreciated the natural wilderness. I have been blessed to have learned from experts in various fields of outdoor activities and I have enjoyed numerous outdoor excursions including backpacking, hiking, glacier climbing, preparedness and survival, horsemanship, farming, fishing, hunting, boating, white water rafting, and more.

One of the many interesting observations that I have found is the similarities between the spiritual wilderness and the natural wilderness: It has been quite fascinating and enlightening.

I also have several years of military and civilian law enforcement experience, I have been a business owner for several years, I have farmed for several years, I have been in healing, counseling, and I have been in Spiritual Direction, and other ministry for well over 20 years with approximately 10,000 hours of study. Obviously some of those things have overlapped but they all work together to provide a well rounded, realistic, perspective.

After these many years of living and seeking and searching; the Most High has blessed me with revelation beyond my imagination.

So if YOU are sensing the call to come out of Babylon, out of the world’s ways; if you are facing questions or challenges, as we all do, and you would like some experienced assistance with finding healing, inner peace, contentment, and the fulness of life that the Creator has for you, then I would be blessed to meet up with you.

As a Spiritual Director I help people like you to “come out of Babylon”, in other words to align with “God” and His ways, and live in wholeness, peace, and union with the Divine Spirit of the Creator: The Most High.

Parson Rayphe
Chosen Glory
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