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2.5 min readPublished On: July 16, 2024

A Man’s Guide to Getting His Spiritual Life Back on Track

The Manly Side of Spirituality

Spirituality is an important element in a healthy lifestyle, but men often ignore this part of life. They tend to get caught up in the quest for professional and financial achievement and forget about their spiritual identity. Without a well-balanced spiritual side, men can feel empty, over-stressed and undervalued.

Many men assume that spirituality is not traditionally a male trait, and therein lies the problem, according to Seth Mulford, associate pastor at Grace Bible Baptist Church in Leesburg. Men are often raised to believe they need to be strong and independent, and that seems antithetical to reliance on a spiritual being for guidance and support.

Grace Bible Baptist Church Pastor George Mulford explains that it’s not unusual for men to struggle to find their spiritual identity. 

“I wasn’t a follower of Christ at one time in my life,” he says. “It wasn’t until I came to know Jesus Christ that my life made sense.”

George and Seth, the father-son spiritual team, offer what they believe men need to know to get their spiritual lives on track:

  1. Jesus was a tough guy who worked with his hands, stood up for his friends and sacrificed for a cause he believed in. Jesus is an excellent role model, not a crutch.
  2. Your legacy is not just your financial worth. You can work on building a legacy of service to others at any age. Making a difference in someone’s life brings fulfillment.
  3. Your spirituality is expressed in your relationships. The things you provide for your family are not a measure of your love. Rather, the time you spend with them building those relationships is how they will really feel your love.
  4. You can be a financial success and live a deeply spiritual life at the same time. You just need to make room for Christ in your life. Try applying the discipline that helped you grow your career to your spiritual growth.
  5. Friends are an important part of your life, even if you think you’re a loner. Finding the right kind of friends can help you achieve your spiritual goals.

Jump-Start Your Spiritual Growth

There are many avenues you can choose when you’re ready to boost your spirituality. Start by visiting your local church and connecting with members of the congregation. The denomination is not important. Sometimes you need to experience a different perspective on the word of God to truly hear the message meant for you.

Many churches and community centers host men’s groups, which are an excellent way to meet others figuring out their spiritual paths just like you. Whether the focus is Bible study, relationship guidance or social interaction, a group could provide you with mentors and role models.

Spirituality doesn’t have to remain inside the four walls of a church. Consider taking a few days to concentrate on your spirituality on a retreat. There are faith-based retreats for men in Florida and across the U.S. You might be interested in one centered on emotional healing, service to others or simply deepening your faith.

About the Author: Christine Andola

Christine Andola
With a bachelor’s degree in communication from the State University of New York, College at New Paltz, in 1990 Christine embarked on a blind journey to building a career. She moved through teaching in the inner city public schools, reporting for a weekly newspaper, writing user manuals and technical documentation at a software company, lobbying and public relations at the state level for national associations and marketing for professional services firms. Christine’s writing portfolio includes everything from newspapers to grant proposals. She has developed web content, written blogs, ghost-written professional journal articles and drafted ad copy. From technical writing to lifestyle feature pieces, Christine lives by the value of words. She enjoys learning about the people around her and sharing information in a way that resonates with readers.

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