Use the following practice to help you end 2023 and begin 2024 with greater purpose.
This practice is meant to invite God to help you reflect on 2023 and discern next steps in 2024.
- Block off some time this Sunday or whenever is best for you.
- Slow down, invite God to speak, take your time in each step, pause to listen and journal, trust God.
- Use a paper and pen.
(1) Here's a version of the traditional EXAMEN to guide you in reviewing your year listening to God's voice.
Replay: list key events from the year
Rejoice: give thanks for growth, blessing, learning
Repent: for areas of regret, failure, lament
Reset: what do you need learn, do, or hear from God as you start 2024
READ THROUGH EACH STEP IN GREATER DETAIL HERE
(2) As you anticipate 2024, slow down with the following guide to help you be ready, intentional, and most importantly discerning God's wisdom and direction.
Looking behind: Gratitude
Looking ahead: Hopes and dreams
Looking to God: What does He think?
Surrender: trust God moving forward
WALK THROUGH EVERY STEP WITH SCRIPTURE AND PROMPTING QUESTIONS
*this content from 24-7 Prayer
