Matthew 22:19-22

And they brought him a denarius. ²⁰Then he said to them, “Whose head is this, and whose title?” ²¹They answered, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” ²²When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Spend 3 to 5 minutes in silent meditation, paying attention to the breath as you pray with this artistic creation.
• What word, phrase or image captures your attention in this artwork?
• Focus on this word, phrase or image.
• Spend another 3 to 5 minutes in silent meditation, as you carry this word, phrase or image with you.  Is there a message in this word, phrase or image?
• What do you hear? What do you see? What do you feel?
• Where is God at work?
• Spend a final 3 to 5 minutes in silent meditation as you continue to look more deeply into this art.
• Listen for a call to action.
• Give thanks to  God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.