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Reflection Exercises
In the midst of our busy lives, we are often caught in the flurry of moving from one activity to the next, from one class to the next, from one conversation to the next. But it is in the quiet moments of "sitting with something" that the significance of a new insight or experience truly sinks in and provides clarity for our lives.
May these brief reflection exercises give you a 5-10 minute break to sit in peace and reflect on the direction of your life. We hope this time of rest will bring greater clarity as you seek to discern your calling. Keep checking back. New exercises will be posted regularly!
But Where?
Every relationship we are part of offers us an opportunity to use our gifts to serve our neighbor, therefore living out our vocation.
Give yourself 5 minutes and begin brainstorming all the roles and places of responsibility that you hold. Here are a few to get you started: Son, Sister, Citizen, Tax Payer, Student . . .
Now beside each one, list a way you might use your gifts to serve others through this role.
Are you gaining any new insights into vocation?
The Thread Woven Through . . .
Draw a line across a sheet of paper. Beginning in childhood plot moments along the way when you felt moments of achievement, moments when you were proud of work that you had accomplished. These may be events as simple as babysitting your younger sister, caring for the neighbors lawn, getting a good score on the ACT after many nights of studying, or building a relationship through the Adopt-a-Grandparent program.
After you've plotted these events out, choose five from the list to look at in more detail. Consider: Why are you proud of these accomplishments? How did you prepare for them? What drew you to these opportunities? What skills, talents, abilities did you use? Were others affected by your work? Did this experience influence choices you made for your future afterwards?
When your are done, look back over your answers. Do you notice any recurring themes or similarities among your answers? How might these common threads shed light on your gifts and your calling?
When I grow up I want to . . . .
Remember
when you were a little child and people would ask you, “What
do you want to be when you grow up?” You always seemed
to have an answer—an astronaut, a rock star, a teacher, a
ballerina, a dad, a dirt mover!
Well, now we’re on our way to being “grown ups” and people are still asking us the same question. But sometimes we’re not so sure about our answer. Take a moment to reflect and reconnect with some of your childhood dreams. They just might shed a bit of light on the direction you are being called to now!
- When you were little, how would you have finished this sentence: “When I grow up, I want to . . .”
- List at least 3 of the roles or professions that you dreamed of becoming when you were a child. What was it about each of these roles that attracted you?
- Are there any similar characteristics or themes that you see emerging?
What of these would you like to carry into your life pursuits now?
Books
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WWJD Spiritual Challenge
Journal
Author: Mike Yaconelli
Zondervan Corp., 1999
What would happen if for the next month you asked yourself,
"What would Jesus do?" This 30-day spiritual journal
will help you find out! Each daily devotion features a brief
story, a relevant Scripture passage, and application questions
that challenge teens to put their faith into action.
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WWJD Spiritual Challenge
Journal: The Next Level
Author: Mike Yaconelli
Zondervan Corp., 1999
A 30-day adventure through 30 traits of disciples as they're
lived out in the New Testament. They're not all pretty. But
they're all the marks of a disciple. Open up this journal
and take a look at some of them.
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