I N S P I R AT I O N INSPIRATION RESOURCES: God inspires us through our unique gifts and experiences so we can grow our love for God and for others. Whether you find inspiration through coloring, through motherhood, or through writing, we invite you to experience God’s inspiration in creative ways.
Praying with Mandalas A Colorful, Contemplative Practice SHARON SEYFARTH GARNER
This coloring book for adults invites you to “be with God on purpose” and create your own visual prayer journal to hear God’s holy whispers. It blends the relaxing practice of coloring with these ancient spiritual practices: lectio divina, intercessory prayer, centering prayer, and the Examen. Includes 40 mandala designs. Excellent for personal devotions, small groups, or retreats. PrayingWithMandalas.UpperRoomBooks.com PAPERBACK $9.99 9780835816342
While you color this mandala, pray for someone you dislike.
How does contemplative coloring inspire you to pray? I am an easily distracted pray-er. For years I longed to embrace a regular prayer practice; however, when I did finally sit down to pray, my mind would race off in a million directions—kind of like the dog from the movie Up who was completely distracted when anyone would mention the word squirrel! Praying with mandalas has become the fresh new way to pray I had been longing for—a way to get out of my distracted “squirrel” brain and focus on spending time with God on purpose. I am inspired by and grateful for this creative way to pray that invites me into a deeper relationship with God. —Sharon Seyfarth Garner
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