Look:
Take a few moments to gaze upon the artwork. Breathe
deeply in quiet meditation as you observe the visual
qualities of what you see: color, line, texture, movement,
shape, form.
Now take a deeper look. What parts of the image are your
eyes most drawn to? What parts of the image did you
overlook?
Now engage your imagination. What story do you imagine
for the figure?
Reflect:
- What has unraveled and/or is unraveling in this story?
- What racial, cultural, gender, and religious barriers
exist between Jesus and the Samaritan woman? How
are these barriers broken down in their encounter?
- What do you imagine is the woman’s story? What layers of
shame does she carry and why?
Write:
Researcher and storyteller, Brené Brown,* says, “Shame
is the most powerful, master emotion. It’s the fear that
we’re not good enough.” On a piece of paper or journal, name and
release any feelings of shame you carry.
Prayer: Unravel my shame, O God, with the promises that I am
always loved and forever worthy. Amen.
* Learn more about Brene's work by visiting: https://brenebrown.com/
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