Prayer of Examen - Thursdays

Описание: To close the day, we are going to use a prayer called the Prayer of Examine. This is not meant to be a formula but rather, a way to help us connect to God and be open to hearing from Him.

Join us as we pray, and use the prompts below to follow along:

1. Be Still & Reflect:
Find a quiet space where you can be free from distraction.
Breathe in slowly……… and out slowly……..
Pray, out loud, the words “Come, Lord Jesus,” as you continue to breathe slowly. If you get distracted, press pause on those thoughts and re-centre your attention on Jesus.
Breathe in slowly….. and out slowly…… “Come, Lord Jesus”

2. Thanksgiving & Rejoice:
What are you thankful for today?
Who did God intentionally bring into your day?
What in God’s creation did you notice today?
What activities did you do today where you can sense God’s presence?
Thank Him for always being present and for providing these moments in your day to reflect on Him.

3. Observe & Reflect:
How are you feeling today?
What emotions did you notice through your day?
Where are you holding tension in your body? What physical response did you notice in response to events through the day?
Ask God now to show you where He was at work in the high and low points, through other people, and in different moments throughout the day.

4. Repent:
Take a moment to reflect on moments where you ignored God’s prompting or chose to do things in your own way.
Were there moments where you intentionally chose to act in opposition to God’s instruction?
Is there anyone you hurt or had an ungodly attitude toward today?
Share your sorrow for these moments, with God, and ask Him for forgiveness. Consider if you need to ask forgiveness from anyone you may have wronged and ask God to guide you in this.

5. Refresh:
Every day presents new challenges and new opportunities.
Where can you be expectant for God to guide and care for you tomorrow?
Ask God for His grace and to use tomorrow’s circumstances to help you grow more in His image.