An examen for the end of summer

The examen is a simple way of prayerful reflection—remembering, noticing, and receiving God’s grace in the ordinary. As summer comes to a close, take time to pause and look back over these months with God.

Remember

• What moments from this summer stand out most vividly to me?

• Where did I feel most alive, most myself?

• Where did I feel God’s nearness?

Give Thanks

• What gifts did summer hold for me, big or small?

• Who am I especially grateful for this season?

• How did play, rest, or joy find me?

Notice

• Where did I feel weary, restless, or distracted?

• Where did I sense God’s absence—or my own distance from God?

• What have these moments taught me about myself?

Look Forward

• What do I want to carry with me from summer into fall?

• What might God be inviting me to let go of?

• What blessing, prayer, or grace do I need for this next season?

Close
Rest for a moment in God’s love. Imagine God’s blessing resting on you as you step forward into what comes next.