Dear God,

Spring is a metaphor for change. Some changes we eagerly await, and some we abhor. Some changes we plan and others arrive uninvited. To all these changes we ask the gift of Your perspective beckoning us to expectation, hope, and rebirth.

May the sunlight and the rain be reminders that You are at work renewing the earth. As a God of renewal, You are ever at work in our lives, too.

Open our eyes and lives to the needed changes in our lives this Spring. Awaken us to new life and perspective, for we pray in Jesus' name.

Amen.

“In our lives that tend to move along quickly and often mindlessly, the opportunity to pray with an image through Visio Divina felt restful and intimate. The experiences resonated with how I have encountered Jesus in scripture and also created greater curiosity about His presence in my day to day life. I experienced a deeper sense of gratitude that he embraces my creative imagination as part of my design and communion with Him. I absolutely and without hesitation recommend this group to others. I found that learning to pray in this way gave me yet another way to commune with God where I could come as I am, learn to listen more closely to His still small voice, and experience His love. I left each session with an encouraged heart and an invitation to continue walking with Him. In gentle and generous ways, Andrea invited us to be with Him. The structure of the sessions, selections of artwork and the way she led us in our times of observation, prayer and sharing all worked together so beautifully. I felt truly welcomed and loved by Jesus. I am thankful for this precious opportunity.”

“Visio Divina takes my heart to a deeper level of experiencing God’s unfathomable love. My brain stops doing all the talking and my spirit opens up to intimate communion with Him. He gives so generously and I am renewed in my heart and mind. Every time we met a scripture, a reading, a prayer, and in the time to journal He met me there. He is so gracious. Showing up with a heart desperately seeking Him, He was there ready to speak lovingly into my cares and concerns. I recommend this group. It nurtures one’s tender heart to be still, to listen for the gentle whispers of the Holy Spirit as He instills deeply meaningful awareness of His presence, His love His power in one’s daily circumstances. Andrea is a gentle yet strong loving leader. She is generous with her heart and accepts everyone with gracious hospitality in her spirit and in her home. You can tell Andrea anything no matter how difficult or shocking and she would be gracious and giving in her understanding and encouragement as she walks with you to safety in Jesus. She is fulfilling the Lord’s call in her life as she selflessly and graciously gives of herself in this ministry.”