Saturday 5 March 2022

Welcome to the Saturday Examen.

During this week when the church has entered into the season of Lent, I've explored my relationship with God and my calling to follow Jesus. I've looked at times when my faith has been challenged and when I've been called into a deeper relationship with God.

What has brought new life and joy this week?
Where have I seen Jesus revealed in a new or fresh way?
What has surprised or disturbed me?

I tell God which encounter has changed, challenged or comforted me the most.
I think about those times when I have felt resistance to God's guidance. What has stopped me from being whole-hearted? I speak with God about this.

As I look towards the first full week of Lent I think about the spiritual disciplines I have committed to practice throughout this season. I ask God for the grace to remain faithful in these.

You have given all to me.
To you, Lord, I return it.
Everything is yours; do with it what you will.
Give me only your love and your grace,
that is enough for me.