Ask HN: What is your spiritual practice?
Hey this is a great question, I would love to add my day to day practice, I am currently a missionary in New Zealand (from the USA):<p>Preface: I was raised a Christian and even continued to go to church long after doubting and even reversing my beliefs in God.  I then, later on in life, realized I had made a grievous error and my current life is a result of a path through Stoicism, Humanism and ultimately Hedonism.  My story on how I came out of darkness into light is another one and feel free to email&#x2F;message me if you want (www.titusblair.com)...<p>Now for the day-to-day bit:<p>After Waking Up:<p>I normally wake up in the morning and I am tempted to read email, read the web etc.  My goal is always to read or listen to the Bible, particularly the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke + Acts, John) and when I am successful at this my day tends to be better, more focused, less stress.<p>Before Breakfast:<p>A few years ago I took to hear Jesus words that He is the bread of life and decided to never eat until I read the Gospels with my family. I have found this to be a great time with family discussing topics of morality, nature of evil, heaven, hell, and most importantly the reason we are here on this planet.<p>After Breakfast:<p>My wife home schools our children and this is when I set out to go share the Good News of Jesus.  Granted it&#x27;s not an exact science since God is always working in my life and I never know who I will meet or what will happen but I have a mindset of &quot;What will God have me do today?&quot; and this is quite exciting for me.<p>I believe my core purpose as a missionary is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world and do this through the LOVE demonstrated by God.  I focus on the fact that Jesus was a real person and ultimately the issue boils down to did He rise from the dead or not, and this is where I try to focus my attention, on his death and resurrection and also his teachings and life.<p>So recently I have ran some Facebook ads to find those who are struggling or have needs or have friends who have needs.  I have been able to go and help them through God&#x27;s providence for me and my family and demonstrate God&#x27;s love for them.<p>I do not require anything from the, for example attend a church, give money, give a commitment, etc. I simply extend to them the opportunity to learn about Jesus if they are interested.<p>My ultimate goal as missionary here in New Zealand is to share the love of God with everyone and that love is Jesus Christ, his life, his teaching, his death and ultimately his resurrection and eternal life and purpose for living on this planet.<p>I have a small home church where we focus on the model of the early church in Acts 2:42-47<p>&quot;And they continued stedfastly in the apostles&#x27; doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.<p>And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.<p>And all that believed were together, and had all things common;<p>And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.<p>And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,<p>Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.&quot;<p>The focus is to love others the way Jesus loved us, He gave everything so that we could be right with God in how we live and love, and He lived it out himself.<p>A part of &quot;church&quot; is after we finish we go out and show God&#x27;s love to the local community.  Whether thats through encouraging cards we hand out, gift cards to those working hard to take care of themselves and others or praying and singing and bringing joy and light to those around us.  I have found this to be the most fulfilling thing I have ever done!  I have had successful startups, mobile apps, etc. but nothing has been as amazing as focusing on the souls of people.<p>After going out and talking to people, serving people I will go back home and spend time with family as they finish home schooling.  I will always feel like there is more I can do and more I can love others and this drives me for the next day.  I consider my mission to extend a hand of love in those who are drowning in depression, darkness, and despair because I used to be there myself!  Only when I looked to Jesus, grabbed His hand and He pulled me out then told me to go and do the same to others did I truly become whole and at peace.<p>At the end of the day I will try (many times without success lol) to listen to or watch the Gospels to be reminded of how amazing God is and I will also pray.<p>I hope this helps explain a bit about my day-to-day but I have found with God there is not exact day to day, only a struggle to love others more, to love and live like Jesus and when I do this I find it to be amazing, because then I find I walk closer to God and that is a journey I would hope everyone will take.<p>For those who have made comments about the &quot;religion&quot; of Christianity I would encourage you to take another look at Jesus.  I find most I talk to have an issue with the &quot;church&#x2F;religion of Christianity&quot; but few have issues with the life, teachings and sacrifice of Jesus.  When people say they fell away from church&#x2F;religion I simply ask &quot;but why did you stop following Jesus&quot; and I discover they never truly knew who Jesus was...<p>I want to conclude with telling you that from my own experience that God loves you, He showed you how to LIVE and LOVE in His Son Jesus Christ all you have to do is follow Jesus.<p>1 John 1:7 &quot;But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin...&quot;<p>God Bless You!<p>If you have any questions please feel free to email me at hello@titusblair.com