Opening Prayer: God be in my head, and in my understanding; God
be in mine eyes, and in my looking; God be in my mouth, and in my speaking; God
be in my heart, and in my thinking; God be at mine end, and at my departing. ~Sarum
Primer, 16th century
Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6
Journal: What direction are you seeking from God in your
life these days? What does it look like
to trust in him and to lean not on your own understanding? Who might be a helpful companion to journey
alongside you in this discernment process?
Reflection:
Spiritual direction is a conversation with another
in which we share our life, our experience of prayer, the movement of the
Spirit within us. As the other person
listens, prays with us, and points out certain things we may not have noticed,
we become more attentive and responsive to the Spirit’s action in our
life. He or she also helps us pay
attention to God as he actively reveals himself. God’s voice can be heard more clearly when
the muddle of our thoughts is clarified. (Beginning Contemplative Prayer
by Kathryn J. Hermes)
Prayers
Closing Prayer: Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you,
wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you,
and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen. ~St. Thomas Aquinas
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