Becoming aware of God’s presence

EXERCISE 1: At the end of each night, ask yourself:

  • Where have I met Jesus (God or the Holy Spirit) today?
  • Where have I missed Jesus (God or the Holy Spirit today?) 

EXERCISE 2: After feeling comfortable with Exercise 1, you may want to ask yourself: 

  • What helps me pay attention to God? 
  • What hinders me from paying attention to God? 

Next, ask yourself: 

  • If I know what helps me pay attention to God, how often do I seek to engage in those activities or practices? 
  • How can I reduce or remove those hindrances if I recognize what hinders my awareness of God? 

Be realistic, select, and focus on just one help and one hindrance to avoid frustration.