Gallery

Welcome to the Gallery. They say a picture paints a thousand words and they’re right. I believe pictures can also bring us into prayer space, perhaps when words won’t come or when words don’t seem to be enough.

This gallery of pictures can be used in a variety of ways. Firstly, have a nosy! That’s what we say in Belfast when we’re encouraging people just to look around and enjoy looking.

Secondly, you could use the pictures as a prayer resource. Here’s how:

Click on an image that speaks to you in some way.
Settle yourself down in front of the screen and get curious about why the picture speaks to you.
Did it express something you’re feeling or thinking?
Let your thoughts and feelings settle on this.
Invite God into a conversation about this. You could simply let God know what it is you’re thinking or feeling today.
Sit quietly and listen. Silence is where God speaks.
After a few minutes see if there is a thought that arises within you to do something new today; something to bring consolation of spirit to you or to someone else.
Allow some words of prayer to come to you- your own or a prayer/scripture piece that you like.
End by thanking God for the time spent in prayer.

Let me know how you get on in the comments section.