Devotion – September 9

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In the morning:

Turn off all technology and take 30 minutes or so to use spend time in God’s Word. You might want to grab a notebook or journal to jot down what God is teaching you in the passage.

Use the STAR Method on the following passage:

S – Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-9
T – Truth Expressed: What truth can you pull out of this passage? Is there a word or phrase that stands out to you? What do you think God might be saying to you through that word or phrase?
A – Application: How do you think you could apply that truth to your life?
R – Response: Now that you know what you should do, what will you do? How will you apply the truth? When will you do it?

At noon:

Spend 5-15 minutes in solitude and silence, enjoying the presence of God.

In the evening:

Spend 15-20 minutes doing the Daily Examen.

  • 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.