Following Jesus: Reflection
Last Updated on April 16, 2024 by Rocklyn Clarke
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Overview
This web page will help you develop the important habit of daily, weekly, and monthly reflection! Reflection is one of the godly habits that you will develop as you learn to follow Jesus. Remember that we begin by establishing godly habits, then turning them into skills, and finally, building those godly habits/skills into your ministry.
The habit of reflection is in keeping with a spiritual life that is governed by rhythms and yet interruptible by the Holy Spirit. The rhythms of our life help to ensure that we live a spiritually balanced life. Our openness to the Holy Spirit ensures that we’re available to him even when he wants to do something with us that would not normally occur to us.
Prayer of Examen
The Jesuit practice of Examen (originated by Ignatius of Loyola) can be an extremely helpful approach to reflection and meditation.
- The Ignatian Examen – Jesuits.org
- Prayer of Examen – Fuller Studio
- The Daily Examen – IgnatianSpirituality.com
Daily Reflection
Because our approach to discipleship, or following Jesus, is based on the 7 “F”s, we have incorporated them into our reflection plan. It is structured as follows:
- Each “F” is assigned to a specific day of the week.
- There is a morning reflection component.
- There is an evening reflection component.
- Our reflection plan honors the Sabbath as a day for looking back over the whole week.
Daily Reflection
Sunday – Focus On the Message
Morning Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- How will I make the Sermon on the Mount part of my life this coming week?
- How will I make the Gospels part of my life this coming week?
- How will I make the Bible as a whole part of my life this coming week?
Evening Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- How have I made the Sermon on the Mount part of my life this past week?
- How have i made the Gospels part of my life this past week?
- How have I made the Bible as a whole part of my life this past week?
Monday – Family Up
Morning Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- How will I invest in my natural family this coming week?
- How will I invest in my small group this coming week? Do any of the relationships need additional attention?
- How will I invest in my larger church family this coming week?
Evening Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- How did I invest in my natural family this past week?
- How did I invest in my small group this past week? Is the group leaving anyone behind?
- How did I invest in my larger church family this past week?
Tuesday – Flow in the Spirit
Morning Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- How will I pay attention to the Holy Spirit this coming week?
Evening Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- How well did I pay attention to the Holy Spirit this past week?
Wednesday – Face Your Problems
Morning Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- What do I need to focus on regarding my health this coming week?
- What do I need to focus on regarding my finances this coming week?
- What do I need to focus on regarding any other problems this coming week?
Evening Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- How did I do regarding my health this past week?
- How did I do regarding my finances this past week?
- How did I do regarding any other problems this past week?
Thursday – Farm Your Land
Morning Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- What do I need to do draw people in my network into God’s Kingdom this coming week?
- What do I need to do for my job or business this coming week?
- What do I need to do to serve my community this coming week?
Evening Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- How effectively did I draw people in my network into God’s Kingdom this past week?
- How effective was I at my job or business this past week?
- How effective was I in serving my community this past week?
Friday – Find Your Purpose
Morning Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- How will I gain a better understanding of my purpose this coming week?
Evening Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- How well do I understand my purpose now?
Saturday – Fulfill Your Mission
Morning Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- What do I need to do draw people in my network into God’s Kingdom this coming week?
- What else do I need to do in order to fulfill my mission this coming week?
Evening Reflection:
- Is there something the Holy Spirit is calling me to reflect on? If so, focus on that. If not, proceed . . .
- How effectively did I draw people in my network into God’s Kingdom this past week?
- How effective was I at fulfilling the rest of my mission this past week?
Related Pages
The following pages on this website also draw on material from our Following Jesus training:
- Men’s Discipleship Bible Study
- Class Notes – This page tracks the progress of our Discipleship Training Classes.
Last Updated on April 16, 2024 by Rocklyn Clarke
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