Week 3, Day 1: This is Holy Ground

WEEK 3 • DAY 1

GRACE: Ask God for the grace to recognize and celebrate the holy places in your life, regardless of where you currently are

SCRIPTURE: Exodus 3:1-6 

FOR PRAYER

1. Begin by becoming aware of the sacred space you have entered into for your prayer time today.
2. Slowly read through Exodus 3:1-6.
3. Use your imagination to enter yourself into Moses’ story. Imagine being alone and coming upon a bush or tree that is blazing with fire, yet is not burning. The branches and the leaves all look the way they would before the fire began. Look around and imagine the other elements around the bush, completing the picture of Moses’ sacred space. Imagine taking off your sandals and spend a few moments with God in the burning bush. 
4. As you conclude the story of Moses, bring to mind the most significant sacred space(s) in your own story. Using your imagination, enter into the place using each of your senses, recalling the various gifts you have received in that place. Imagine what form God might take for you, in a tree, a burning bush, a powerful wind, a booming voice, etc. Thank God for the spaces in your life that have been or are currently holy for you. 
5. With those places in mind, consider engaging your artistic side and create an image of your holy ground. This drawing or watercolor painting or pastels can remain in your prayer area throughout this experience.
6. Speak with God about whatever is on your heart in this Holy Ground prayer. Pay attention to how you feel throughout the conversation.