(It is not necessary to have art that is specifically “sacred”, since God can speak through any artwork. The artwork may be a painting, sculpture, photography or an actual scene in front of you. Remember, your goal is to find a quiet place to create stillness allow space to hear the “still small voice” of God.)


Find a quiet place where you wont be distracted. You will find that journaling your response to the Visio Divina prompts will deepen your experience-
so grab a journal or a pen and some paper for this exercise. To further enhance the contemplative experience, you might play soft music and/or light a candle.

* Take a few moments to sit in stillness and openness before God.
​ * When you feel ready, ask God to help you see what he wants you to see or what he wants you to notice.
* Look at the painting as a whole. What are your first impressions? What thoughts, feeling or reactions do you have to the painting? Write them down.
(Remember, there is no right or wrong way to do this, just observe what moves you and what you notice in yourself as you look at the painting)
* Now let your gaze move around the painting and allow yourself to linger where you find interest or where you feel discomfort.
What moves you, draws you in, or makes you uncomfortable?
* Where is God in the art work? Where are you? What is happening and how does it effect you?
What do you see, smell, hear, taste, or feel as you become involved in and with the work?
* Now close your eyes and imagine the painting in your mind. What stands out to you with your eyes closed? Do you notice anything new or different?
Are there any new thoughts, feelings or impressions you encounter with your eyes closed?
Open your eyes and journal what you discovered with your eyes closed.
* Journal any more feelings, thoughts, reactions (good or bad), or memories that come.
Does any scripture come to mind? Speak to God about anything that you observe and ask God for insights to your observations.
* Take some time to read over what you received from this practice. Ask God how you might respond or what awareness you might take from this time of prayer.
Journal anything that seems relevant or if nothing seems significant ask God to give revelation in the future.


Mixed media artist, Diane layers found pieces of paper to illustrate moment in time, simple reflections, and messages of hope.
See more of Diane's work at www.dianeelybinder.com
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Art and Soul Ministries welcomes you to the 2021 Advent Artists Series. I've gathered a collective of very talented artists and writers and curated this Artists Series as a way to bring a little extra art and soul 😉 to enrich your holiday season! Each Sunday during Advent, Art and Soul Ministries will post a work of art by a four talented visual artists (with Visio Divina prompts) and a written meditation by four talented writers to help you to deepen your experience in new ways this Advent season. Each artist and writer has spent time with God contemplating the theme for that week and created a work inspired by God, and now, we gift them to you!

Take your time to dwell in God's presence and fully enjoy each offering. Don't rush it! Give yourself the gift to linger unhurried with God this Advent and allow Him to speak through each piece. Revisit them again during the week and see what else God has for you there.

We hope this collection blesses you. Please share it with your friends!! May God dwell with you richly this Advent season.

Bless your art and soul!

All works in this series are the private property of the artist or writer. All work in the series "2021 Advent Artist Series" is copyrighted by Art and Soul Ministries.