For this series, we’ll be doing something a little different for our daily devotions. Instead of having a regular reading, there will be some direction for you to take time throughout the day to reflect on God through the Word, prayer, and listening to the whisper of the Spirit in your life.

So here we go! I hope you’ll be a part of this 77 day journey. (And remember… there are additional resources to use during this series available HERE).

In the morning:

For 30 minutes, turn off all technology (not muted, not silenced, not on do-not-disturb). Make yourself a strong cup of coffee or tea. Find a good place to sit. Begin by praying these words from the Psalms aloud: “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! See if there be in wicked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting!” Then… be still. No writing. No talking. Nothing. For 30 minutes.

At noon:

Spend 5 minutes in silence and solitude.

In the evening:

Practice a form of evening prayer called the Daily Examen. The Daily Examen is a method of reviewing your day in the presence of God. It’s a time where you set aside time for thankful reflection on there God is in your everyday life. It should take no more than 15-20 minutes.

• Acknowledge how God’s presence was with you through the day. Although the day may seem confusing, ask God to bring you clarity and understanding.
• Count your blessings and give thanks. Pay attention even to the small details of the day – God was in every part of your day.
• Pay attention to your emotions. What can you learn about yourself from God as you review your emotions from the day?
• Choose one feature of the day and pray from it. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you to something during the day that God thinks is particularly important.
• Look forward to tomorrow. Ask God to give you light for tomorrow’s challenges.