Meditation and Study

     Keeping a daily journal is a simple means of assisting our prayer and study.  Have a loose leaf or spiral notebook conveniently at had as you reflect on whatever spiritual reading you have selected.  Write down the date at the top of a clean page as you begin your daily meditation.  Keep in mind that you are searching for a deeper knowledge of God.  Jot down any thoughts that occur to you as you read and ponder.  Try to end your meditation with some sort of resolution for action on your part.

 

     Don’t be distressed if you don’t at first have much to write down.  As you persevere in this discipline, your subconscious will begin to cooperate with your reason, and you will find that your reflections will become increasingly fruitful.

To help bring me closer to God and to a clearer understanding of the way in which He works in my life, I intend to:

 

_______ read in the Holy Scriptures _________ minutes a day;

 

_______ read entirely through the Gospel according to ______ during Lent;

 

_______ read with the

 

_____ Old Testament

 

_____ New Testament

 

_____ Gospel

 

Readings appointed for each day during Lent (pp. 950-956 BCP[1])

 

______ to read the following book: ____________________________________

 

______ carefully study the lessons for each Sunday before going to Church;

 

______ participate in a Lenten study group.