"In Wisdom you have made them all"
If you have never read the Book of Wisdom in the Bible then you should. There is so much beautiful poetry in there. Today in my recorded service I guided you through an examen exercise and have listed those steps below for you:
Take a few moments to quiet yourself. Take some breaths and centre yourself for prayer.
Remind yourself, that you are surrounded by the light of God’s loving gaze.
Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to a memory that involves a wisdom story. It could take one of several forms:
-a story told in your family for many years about how someone got through a hard time or overcame difficulty
-an experience in which someone taught you how to do something
-a time you watched a loved one, a neighbor, or an acquaintance demonstrate wisdom through how he or she reacted to a situation
-advice or encouragement you received from another person, perhaps more than once or on a regular basis
-an event or situation you experienced that developed your wisdom
Allow yourself to linger with this memory and savor it for several minutes if you can. Allow yourself to experience again the time, place, sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and emotions. Try to express in one simple sentence the wisdom you have remembered.
Express thanks for this wisdom story and what it has added to your life.
If you can pray this honestly, tell God that you are willing to be a source of wisdom stories for others.
Please find todays short service here:
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