Grace: to recall my experiences of God since my birth up to now
Imagine you are writing a book, making a movie of your life, or writing a song.
What title would you give?
How many chapters or episodes are there? (we suggest 5 periods: before school, elementary school, junior high, high school, and college)
What were some of the significant “religious” experiences of God in each period?
What were some of the significant people and events of your life?
What do you think God is saying to you through those people and events?
If you have to describe your relationship with God in terms of journey image, what image would you use to describe. See below for ideas. Whatever motif you use, keep in mind 2 key points: (1) timeline and (2) your experiences of God.
Image or motif samples
Sample #1: My Faith Journey
Draw your faith journey and indicate the following moments….
Rest Area
Detour
Wrong way
Accidents or choices?
Streets or Freeways?
Walking or driving?
People or events on your journey
Sample #2: My Faith Graph (adapted from Kairos)
Draw 2 lines of your faith graph
The vertical line: indicates the high and low points of your faith life. High points mean you feel very close to God and low points mean you feel far from God.
The horizontal line: indicates the timeline of your life. You may divide your life into different periods and then indicate one or two significant religious experiences of God within each period.
Sample #3: My Faith Garden
Draw your faith garden
Trees: each tree or plant symbolizes one period of your life. How would you describe each tree?
Roots: symbolize your foundation
Soil, fertilizer, weather condition, weeds, thorns, water, etc.: symbolize your environment and nourishment
Fruits: good or rotten?
Sample #4: My Inner Journey
Draw your Faith Labyrinth and indicate the following….
Indicate people and events: that help you move forward and closer to God
Indicate people and events: that influence you move away from God