Praying with Art: The Return by Jim Janknegt

• Light a candle to remember Christ's presence with you.
• Sit three to five minutes in silent meditation paying close attention to the breath.
• Study this painting, The Return, for three to five minutes.  Envision this time to be a visual prayer.
• What phrase or image captures your attention?
• Spend another three to five minutes in prayer with this painting.  Allow the phrase or image to grow in you.
• Where does the word or image take you? What is growing there?
• Is there a message for you from God?
• Spend another three to five minutes in prayer with this painting seeking a call to action.
• What is God calling you to do?
• Give thanks for this time in prayer to listen to God's message and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, November 30, 2011, Christ the King Sunday Year AEzekiel 34:11-16, 20-24Psalm 100: 1-5Ephesians 1:15-23Matthew 25:31-46If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author.Permission to use in not-for-profit settings The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD