Speaking of Faith: Seeing God

Sometimes it is easy to be aware of God’s presence.  Sometimes it is harder.  Sometimes you might even feel like you have been abandoned by God, and the only thing that tells you otherwise is the memory of a Bible lesson when you were three, or a Bible verse like, “Lo, I am with you always.” (Matt 28:20)

You might want to read Matthew chapter 28 to begin this conversation.

Talk about a time when you felt particularly aware of God’s presence.  How it happened.  How you felt.  Is there something about that experience you can hold onto as a reminder that God is always with you?

Talk about a time when you questioned how God could allow something to happen, or when God seemed indifferent to your prayers or pain.  Perhaps you even questioned whether or not God really existed. 

Looking back, can you find God?  What was different about these two times?  What was the same?  It may be easier for someone else to help you see the similarities and differences.  What other questions come to mind?When you are ready, close with the prayer of St Anselm.

A Follow-Up Exercise

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeing God: A Follow-Up Exercise

Plan a time to come back together a few days later and during that time look for God.  Take pictures of God with a camera or phone, or just make a list of places where you see God or where you see God at work.  You don’t have to have many, maybe only one, maybe a bunch, maybe none.  When you come back share your pictures, list, experience with each other.

 

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