Begin tonight by asking the Holy Spirit to guide and direct your thoughts as you prayerfully review today. Pay attention to your strong reactions and feelings. God speaks through the things that stir us.
Desolation – sensing God’s absence: · When did I sense being drawn away from God? · When did I feel most dissatisfied and restricted today? · Was there any time today when I felt discouraged? · What was the most draining part of my day? · Was there a time today when I felt guilty, ashamed or lonely?
Consolation – sensing God’s presence: · When did I feel most touched by the presence of God? · What events, relationships, or thoughts of the day drew me closer to God? · When did I feel most free today? · What was the most life-giving part of my day? · What was most joyful about my day?
For tomorrow: · How can I live attentively in God’s love tomorrow?
Take time to ask yourself these questions at the end of each day, inviting the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom and understanding. This is a powerful way to invite God into your days; to see how He is working in your life, and to become more attentive to His presence. Ask Him to help you recognize the ways He makes His love known to you. “He shows much more of Himself to some people than to others - not because He has favourites, but because it is impossible for Him to show Himself to a man whose whole mind and character are in the wrong condition.” - C.S. Lewis
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139: 23-24
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9
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