MODULE 7:
Awareness

OUTCOME: The disciple is aware of God’s presence in all things and is eager to engage with him.
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In the 16th century, St. Teresa of Avila wrote, “Union is as if in a room there were two large windows through which the light streamed in it enters in different places but it all becomes one.” This vision of two large sources of light pouring into the same space is an illustration of what union with God means. It is to exist in such a way that it becomes unclear where my will ends and God’s will begins, because my will is aligned with His. To get to this point, we must become aware of God’s active presence all around us, all the time. This is the culmination of union with God.

This module will help us understand that God is moving all around us, and invites us to join Him there. St. Ignatius Of Loyola once said, “discernment is finding God in all things so that we might love and serve God in all.” Our job is to develop eyes to see God in all things and hearts that are courageous and eager to serve God in all things. This is the discipline of awareness.

Meeting 1
Meeting 2
Meeting 3
Meeting 4
For Further Study
Want to dive deeper into prayer? Check out these recommended books and resources:
Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God by Dallas Willard
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila
Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul’s Path to God by Gary Thomas
Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith by Richard J. Foster

Wounds That Heal: Bringing Our Hurts to the Cross by Stephen Seamands

Life and Holiness by Thomas Merton
Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren
Reimagining the Ignatian Examen: Fresh Ways to Pray from Your Day by Mark E. Thibodeaux

The Discipleship Pathway is a collaborative work between Pastors Phil Wiseman & Megan Koch of Table Church and Pastor Jake Thurston of The Ransom Church.

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