We have found Queries useful in allowing God to enter our lives.
Here are some excerpted from London and Philadelphia Yearly Meetings that may help you enter into the stillness.
- Do I cherish that of God within me, that God’s power growing in me may rule my life? Do I seek to follow Jesus who shows us the Father and teaches us the Way?
- Is my religion rooted in spiritual experience and does it find expression in my life?
- Do I maintain as part of my personal and family life those daily practices that focus on continued spiritual growth, with disciplined worship, inward retirement, and communion with the divine spirit?
- Do I frequently read the Bible or other religious literature, including the records of the lives and experiences of Friends?
- Do I recognize and face disagreements and other situations that put me in conflict with others? Do I manifest a spirit ready to give or receive forgiveness?
- Is my home a place where all members of the family receive affection and understanding, and where visitors are welcome? Do I choose recreation and a manner of living that enriches the body, mind, and spirit; and shows a high regard for family, community, and creation?
- Am I clear that I am the steward, not the owner, of property in my care?
- How do I strive to maintain the integrity of my inner and outer lives – in my spiritual journey, my work, and my family responsibilities? How do I manage my commitments so that over-commitment, worry, and stress do not diminish my integrity?