Grief

Grief comes in many forms, over many different kinds of losses. Some of those losses may include loved ones, dreams, or freedoms - sometimes they're literal and physical or tangible, other times not. This morning's image may help you process grief, or something else may come up for you. Whatever it is, go with it.
Take a few minutes to just view the picture below. Notice the details, colors, and feelings it brings up in you.

After you've spent sometime interacting with the image, process through a few of these questions as they're helpful (I recommend using a journal to do this portion):

• Did you feel drawn into the photograph, or wanting to back out of it?
• How does this photograph represent what you're feeling today?
• How does your body respond as you look at this photograph? Does it get tense? Relax? Nervous?
  
• Where do you see grief in this photograph? What about in your own life?

Notice even what feelings you're experiencing as you journal through these questions.
Once you've journaled through some of these questions, take a few minutes to breathe deeply. As you do, close your time in a simple prayer like, "Jesus, have mercy."
If you like, share with us what this time was like for you in the comments section. We'd love to hear.