056 The Prayer of Examen: A Tool for Knowing God and Yourself Better Psalm 139

Monday, August 21: In this episode, we explore the prayer of examen, a simple yet powerful way to grow closer to God and ourselves. We'll learn how to use this prayer to reflect on our day, identify areas where we need God's guidance, and grow in our understanding of ourselves and God's love for us. We'll also look at Psalm 139, which provides a beautiful and inspiring backdrop for this prayer. This psalm reminds us that God knows us intimately, even better than we know ourselves. It also challenges us to be open to God's transforming work in our lives. By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of the prayer of examen and how you can use it to grow in your relationship with God. Here are some additional thoughts on the passage: The prayer of examen is a simple but profound way to grow closer to God and ourselves. It can help us to identify areas where we need God's guidance and to grow in our understanding of ourselves and God's love for us. Psalm 139 is a beautiful and inspiring backdrop for this prayer. It reminds us that God knows us intimately, even better than we know ourselves. By practicing the prayer of examen, we can open ourselves to God's transforming work in our lives.   Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes. Psalm 139:1-24; 1 Chronicles 28:9