End of your Day
Why is this faith practice important?
So many of us go to bed at night with the day racing through our minds. We need a way to both reflect and let go. By reviewing the day that has passed with God, and preparing for tomorrow with the expectation of God's continued care, we create the habit of really turning our lives over to God.
Ignatius of Loyola called this practice a direct gift from God and included it in his Spiritual Exercises. This simple, structured prayer time is a means of noticing grace and love in all parts of our day, public and private.
Is this hard? What do I need to do this?
It's easy! No materials needed!
How do I do this?
Find a comfortable space with your child or children. Maybe on your bed and include back rubs! Talk about things that happened during your day.
Notice the gifts
As you think of morning, afternoon, and evening, notice moments of love and grace. Thank God for the many gifts that you received as well as the ones you shared. These don't have to be big, dramatic gifts-you may notice simple moments that feel peaceful, joyous, or comforting. These are God moments.
Notice the hard times
Reflect on the times throughout the day when you made choices you aren't so proud of.
Look to tomorrow
Thank God for His gifts and His is forgiveness and know that He is with you as you drift off to sleep.
So many of us go to bed at night with the day racing through our minds. We need a way to both reflect and let go. By reviewing the day that has passed with God, and preparing for tomorrow with the expectation of God's continued care, we create the habit of really turning our lives over to God.
Ignatius of Loyola called this practice a direct gift from God and included it in his Spiritual Exercises. This simple, structured prayer time is a means of noticing grace and love in all parts of our day, public and private.
Is this hard? What do I need to do this?
It's easy! No materials needed!
How do I do this?
Find a comfortable space with your child or children. Maybe on your bed and include back rubs! Talk about things that happened during your day.
Notice the gifts
As you think of morning, afternoon, and evening, notice moments of love and grace. Thank God for the many gifts that you received as well as the ones you shared. These don't have to be big, dramatic gifts-you may notice simple moments that feel peaceful, joyous, or comforting. These are God moments.
Notice the hard times
Reflect on the times throughout the day when you made choices you aren't so proud of.
Look to tomorrow
Thank God for His gifts and His is forgiveness and know that He is with you as you drift off to sleep.