Wednesday’s Reflection
A FRIEND OF MINE says Christianity can be summed up in one word: awareness. On the spiritual path, mystics are those who are aware; their eyes have been opened to the things of God and they have “seen.” They know themselves to be deeply loved by God, experiencing the Divine as the bedrock of all existence.
This exercise will cultivate seeing with the artist’s eyes in the hope of becoming more aware. Before setting out upon a prayerful walk, take a moment to center yourself in the love of God. You may use any method that works for you, or you may try simply paying attention to your breath. As you inhale, breathe in God’s love. As you exhale, let go of anything blocking that love. . . . .
Take a prayerful walk and photograph evidence of God’s presence at work in the world with a one-time-use camera.
- Karla Kincannon
Creativity and Divine Surprise
From pages 27-28 of Creativity and Divine Surprise: Finding the Place of Your Resurrection by Karla M. Kincannon. Copyright © 2005 by Karla M. Kincannon. All rights reserved. Used by permission. http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/. Learn more about or purchase this book.
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