Visual Faith- Giving Permission

Mary Durkin recently shared a bit of the story

 of introducing Visual prayer

 to a Confirmation small group.

Not a complicated process.

  Space and time set aside, 

with colored pencils and a page 

with a graphic design.

They collected a list of things 

to pray over and then

were given time to pray.

I love the intent look of the students, 

the engaged posture of both genders,

and the effective use of a simple tool.

Permission given to students

to pray and use tools

 to mark the journey of the story.

What might it look like for students 

to have a record of their Visual prayer

journey during Confirmation?

photo  by Pat Maier  (her Bible)

So my prayer for this experience

 and this Confirmation class-

Holy Spirit you are welcome here -

Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere

your Glory God is what our hearts long for-

to be overcome by YOUR PRESENCE LORD.

Thanks to Mary Durkin- 

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church- Springfield, Va.

Contributing writer for Journeys of Faith.