【双语灵修】救赎的省察REDEMPTIVE REFLECTION

诗篇 139:23-24 3月14日 救赎的省察

“神啊，求你鉴察我，知道我的心思；试炼我，知道我的意念。看在我里面有什么恶行没有，引导我走永生的道路。” -诗 139:23-24

进行个人省察能带来自我发现与成长。花时间去探究我们的想法、情绪以及行为，能够引领我们获得具有救赎性、治愈性且赋能的结果。

在我的生活中，我已体验到操练自我省察的益处，例如通过依纳爵式的省察，我学会了在我日常生活中识别神的同在，找出有待改进的地方，并为未来寻求神的指引。这项操练带给我明晰、平安，以及一种深深的使命感。

进行自我盘点对我来说也颇有益处。通过诚实地评估自己的长处、短处以及价值观，我得以做出符合自己信念与志向有目的的决定。这种自我意识带来了个人成长以及更强的身份认同感。

想像力在省察操练中很重要。设想不同的结果，或者美好的未来，能够激发希望，激励我们，并增强我们的适应力。那么，我们就能够超越当下的处境，去思量新的可能。

《诗篇》139篇23-24节提醒我们邀请神进入我们的自我省察中，请求祂揭示我们生活中需要救赎与指引的任何地方，这过程会引领我们走上由主的智慧和恩典引导的医治与得力之路。

祷告

天父，求祢引导我们去寻求祢的智慧。愿我们的内省具救赎与医治，使我们与祢的旨意相符。阿们。

REDEMPTIVE REFLECTION

"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." - Psalm 139:23-24

Engaging in personal reflection leads to self-discovery and growth. Taking time to explore our thoughts, emotions, and actions can lead us to redemptive, healing, and empowering outcomes.

In my own life, I’ve experienced the benefit of reflective practices. Through the examen of Ignatius, for example, I’ve learned to discern God’s presence in my daily life, identify areas for improvement, and seek God’s guidance for the future. This exercise has brought clarity, peace, and a deep sense of purpose.

Taking a personal inventory has also been beneficial to me. By honestly assessing my strengths, weaknesses, and values, I’ve been able to make intentional decisions aligned with my beliefs and aspirations. This self-awareness has led to personal growth and a stronger sense of identity.

Imagination is important in reflective practices. Envisioning different outcomes or a favorable future can inspire hope, motivate us, and build our resilience. We can see beyond our current situation and consider new possibilities.

Psalm 139:23-24 reminds us to invite God into our self-reflection, asking him to reveal any areas in our lives that need redemption and guidance. This process leads us on a path of healing and empowerment guided by the Lord’s wisdom and grace.

Father in heaven, guide us to seek your wisdom. May our introspection be redemptive and healing, aligning us with your purposes. Amen.