Journal Prompt:

In what ways have I shown an improvement in my spiritual life and in what ways have I not? Examine the reasons for these and aim to take the necessary steps to re-purpose my life.

Journal Prompt

Today, what do I want to tell Jesus honestly about my relationship with Him. Write without the flowers and decoration - be raw, be honest and then write Jesus' response to you.

Read what you wrote and respond in prayer

Journal Prompt:

What areas in my life are still hard to let go and just let God! What are the main hindrances?

Today's Journal Prompt:

* How can I be equipped better to correct the misconceptions about Christianity that I hear or read about? What steps need I take? How important is this to me in the first place?

Journal Question:

If you chose to do the task now, even in the discomfort, what would you gain afterward that’s worth the temporary frustration?

https://imbusybeingawesome.com/journal-prompts-procrastination-avoidance/

The saint experienced a profound paradox: a physical and spiritual pain so intense it made her moan, coupled with a sweetness so immense she never wanted it to end.

How do you react when spiritual growth or following God's will requires personal sacrifice or uncomfortable inner purification?

AI Gen

How can I live out genuine faith with actions from a pure heart?

Carmel Light

Reflection Questions: (Carmel Light)

* How can I cultivate an attitude of honesty and openness in my relationship with God?

* When did I last hear Jesus' soft prompting - go that to that moment and sit with me in prayer

Questions for reflection:

• What impact do you recognize in your body when you have festering resentment against someone?
• What messages about forgiveness did you grow up with? What do you think of those messages now?  
• How does the idea of letting go of a past harm make you feel? How could these feelings guide a journey of forgiveness?  

https://faithlead.org/blog/spiritual-practices-for-forgiveness/

(AI Gen)Spotting Fishing for Compliments

• Do I point out my own flaws out loud so people will rush to tell me I am great?
• Do I say things like "I am terrible at this" just to hear someone say "No, you are amazing"?
• Am I secretly upset or annoyed when people do not argue with my self-criticism?Evaluating Your Hidden Motives

• When I refuse a role or a task, am I protecting others or am I protecting my fear of failing?
• Do I praise others just so they will turn around and praise me back?
• Is my modesty a way to stay safe so no one expects big things from me?