Description

This is the last chat on the spiritual exercise of “Study”. How are you doing with this topic? Have you become more open minded or has it felt like a weight, a burden? Or are you looking forward to the next topic? We are all different. Some of us will gravitate toward one exercise more than another- that is natural, don’t be discouraged if this set of “study exercises” have been dry for you. Maybe you will be excited about the next topic.

The first week we looked at scripture passages to study, then we moved to others things to study- different books, references and studying other people. Today we will look at studying ourselves. As we breathe in the true breath of life, the Holy Spirit, renew our minds. Open our heart to your leading and directing. Let my heart and soul be fine tuned with your presence in my life.

Ponderings

• After three weeks, how do you feel about the word “study” now?
• With regards to study, which practice is most comfortable? Why?
• The prayer of Examen lets us daily review with God, how does that feel?
• What did you think about the idea of focus or frequency? How can you apply that in your personal life?
• I wonder what draws you toward God each day?
• Can you identify things that pivot or move you away from your focus on God?

You can find the Prayer of Examen at Discerning Grace