Indwelling Union with God | S1E43

PART NINE: Your Inner Journey to Union With God In this episode of St.Aub, we explore the heart of the Godward journey: experiencing deep personal union with God through His indwelling presence. Jesus prayed that His followers would become one with God, and the earliest Christians understood dwelling "in Christ" not as an extraordinary experience for a select few, but as the calling of every devoted follower of Jesus. Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, the Desert Fathers, and Eastern Orthodox spirituality, St.Aub explores what it means for Christ to dwell within us and for us to become "partakers of the divine nature." Through God's grace, the healing of our passions, the cultivation of virtue, and a life of continuous prayer, the soul is gradually purified and opened more fully to God's presence. But what does union with God actually feel like? This episode considers some of the ways Christians throughout history have described it—from a growing love for God and others, to an awareness of God's presence in the heart, to moments of profound stillness and prayer. Some have experienced extraordinary things, but St.Aub offers an important reminder: don't seek the experience. Seek God. Union with God doesn't require withdrawing from ordinary life or becoming a monastic. It can be pursued in cities, homes, workplaces, and the middle of everyday life. What matters is a heart increasingly devoted to God and willing to become His dwelling place. If this reflection resonated with you, consider subscribing and returning as we continue exploring the Godward path together. You're always welcome here. And if you think of someone who might need this, feel free to share it. Topics in this video include union with God, the indwelling presence of God, Christ in you, theosis, partaking of the divine nature, unceasing prayer, hesychasm, Eastern Orthodox spirituality, the Desert Fathers, Christian mysticism, and the Godward life. #ChristianYouTube #EasternOrthodox #OrthodoxChristianity #UnionWithGod #Theosis #IndwellingChrist #GodwardLife Continue watching more episodes at dickstaub.com/episodes