PREPARING FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
You may be wondering how to prepare for a spiritual direction session. The most important thing you can do is to set aside some time alone with God to reflect on what has been happening in your life. Begin with silence, asking God to be present with you. You can use the statements below to help you think deeply about your life. Complete any of the statements that resonate with you.
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Words or phrases that describe how I experience God are …
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I am preoccupied with thoughts of …
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What I desire most from God is …
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Lately, I’ve been feeling …
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Words that describe my prayer life are ...
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Spiritual disciplines that I practice are ...
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I’ve been disappointed by God in these ways ...
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I’ve been surprised by God when He ...
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I have questions and doubts about ...
Journal or write down thoughts and questions that arise. These are the reflections you can bring to your spiritual direction sessions.