Selah

Largely, indelible stories — be it in films, books, comics or even games — linger in our hearts and minds when they connect with us on a personal level. They speak to us about the world, ourselves, or something we’re going through at the time.

The Hebrew word “selah” is a beautiful, thoughtful and sometimes mysterious word that means, “to pause, or to reflect.” All too often, people fail to realize the significance of the entertainment they experience because they simply do not invest the time it takes to think about the entertainment itself and how it connects to them in a personal way.

So, please take a moment to selah this comic by asking yourselves the questions below.

• Have you, a friend or loved one experienced a tragic loss of some kind?

• If so, do you recall your feelings when it happened?

• How did it impact your family?

• Did you find yourself blaming others for the grief you experienced?

• Did you (or someone close to you) allow a tragedy in your past to negatively affect your future?

• Have you ever refused to forgive someone who wronged you or hurt you in some way?

• How long did you hold that grudge?

• Did the unforgiveness heal your pain?

• Do you ever feel that you’ve missed out on something you were meant to do in life?

• Is it ever too late to discover your true purpose or “calling”?

• How do you deal with feelings or thoughts that you’re a failure?