Episode 28: 7 Prayers of Examine to Step Into Fullness of Life

SUMMARY
In a recent study, 81% of Americans said they believe there is an ultimate purpose and plan for their lives. However, only 59% feel they have found that purpose, while 28% are still searching. In this episode, Milo and Olivia consider seven prayers of examen that enable us to live with meaning and purpose.

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Title: 7 Prayers of Examine to Step Into Fullness of Life
Hosts: Milo Curtis and Olivia Curtis

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INTRODUCTION
In a recent study, 81% of Americans said they believe there is an ultimate purpose and plan for their lives. However, only 59% feel they have found that purpose, while 28% are still searching. In this episode, Milo and Olivia consider seven prayers of examen that enable us to live with meaning and purpose.

Source: Lifeway Research

HOW ARE PEOPLE DEFINING LIVING A “FULL LIFE?”

1. Pursuing Passions: Engaging in activities and interests that ignite excitement and joy is fundamental.

2. Authenticity: Being true to oneself by understanding and embracing identity and values.

3. Overcoming Fears and Taking Risks: Stepping out of one's comfort zone and facing fears.

4. Building Meaningful Relationships: Strong connections with family, friends, and the community that provides a sense of belonging and support.

5. Helping Others: Acts of kindness and contributing to the well-being of others.

6. Creating and Pursuing Goals: Setting and working toward personal and professional goals provides direction and purpose.

7. Finding Meaning in Daily Life: Finding fulfillment in everyday routines and simple pleasures.

8. Experiencing Transcendence: Stepping into moments of awe and wonder, often experienced through nature, art, or spirituality..

Source: Thought Catalog, and Thrive With Janie

PSALM 119:33-40 (ESV)

33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.
36 Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!
37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.
38 Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared.
39 Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good.
40 Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life!

The “fullness of life” that God has for me is experienced when I...

1. Trust God to TEACH me, not SHAME me.
   Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.
   
   PRAYER 1 - Father, what shame is keeping me from being teachable?
   

2. Trust God to give me the understanding I NEED, not the understanding that I WANT.
   Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
   
   PRAYER 2 - Father, what understanding have you given that I am not obedient to?
   

3. Trust God to lead me on the BEST path
   Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.
   
   PRAYER 3 - Father, what keeps me from trusting you to lead me?
   

4. Trust God to BEND my heart to His STORY, not a SELFISH-STORY
   Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain
   
   PRAYER 4 - Father, how is my heart inclined or disinclined towards the story you are writing with my life, or the story I want to write with my life?
   

5. Trust God with my ATTENTION so he can guide my AFFECTION
   Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways
   
   PRAYER 5 - Father, what worthless things have my attention and my affection?
   

6. Trust God by RAISING His PROMISES over my CIRCUMSTANCES
   Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared.
   
   PRAYER 6 - Father, how am I trusting my circumstances more than your promises?
   

7. Trust God with my PERSONAL DISAPPOINTMENT by making him my ULTIMATE APPOINTMENT.
   Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good.
   
   PRAYER 7 - Father, how do you want me to trust you with my disappointments by making you my ultimate appointment?
   

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