The Society of Jesus
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Images of God
Preparing to Pray
1. Take three deep breaths, allowing yourself to be fully present.
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2. Speak to the Lord, telling him that you are dedicating the next fifteen minutes to be with Him.
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3. Ask for the grace you desire:
I want to begin to know more deeply the God, who has been present throughout my life. I ask for a glimpse into God's self.
4. Consider the following points:
The Prophet Elijah is being hunted by King Ahab and so has hidden himself in a cave. God tells Elijah that he will pass by. Elijah knows that God is NOT present in the traditional images of God used by other religions at the time. What are my images of God?
Prayer
Scripture:
1 Kings 19:11-13
Review your prayer
Take a few minutes to reflect on and journal about the following:
The image(s) of God that I carry in my heart has been formed by my life experiences. List the various images of God that I had, or were taught, as a child.
... or else write down any moments of consolation or desolation you encountered in your prayer.
Speak with the Lord, as one friend to another, about whatever came up in your prayer.
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End with an Our Father or a Hail Mary.