Transition into Prayer:  Become aware of the love with which God looks upon you as you begin this examen.

Recognize and acknowledge the many blessings that God’s love has given you this day,
and give thanks to God for them.
 

Step Two: Ask for light. 

Ask God for the light of the Holy Spirit to illumine your memory,
for insight into your day,
and a strength that will make this examen a work of grace,
fruitful beyond your human capacity alone. 
 

Step Three: Review. 

With God, review the day.
Look for the stirrings in your heart
and the course of your thoughts throughout the day.  
Consider and discern their origin, from God or not from God.  
Review your choices in response to both, and throughout the day in general.
 

Step Four: Forgiveness.  

Ask for the healing touch of the forgiving God who,
with love and respect for you as God's beloved child, removes your heart’s burdens.
 

Step Five: Renewal. 

Look to the following day and, with God,
plan concretely how to live in accord with God’s loving desire for your life.
 

Transition:  Aware of God’s presence with you, prayerfully conclude the examen.