Thursday, May 31, 2012

The Examen


This ancient spiritual discipline helps us reflect on God’s movement and presence in our lives.  It is a daily process of examining our behavior and God’s actions in our life. 

  • Review your day with gratitude.  Examen the day, hour by hour, thanking God for each task He gave you and each person He allowed you to encounter.
  • Ask God to help you see His presence in the confusion of your day.  Ask Him, “what were you trying to teach me?”
  • Review the feelings that surface as you replay your day.  Allow both positive and negative thoughts and feelings to guide your prayer. 
  • Finally, as look toward tomorrow, what feelings do you have about the new day?  What is God calling you to be or do tomorrow?
  • Whatever you discover, again, use it as a guide for prayer. 

Continue to ask yourself, ‘When did I notice God during this time?  When did I feel God’s presence or God’s absence?’

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