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| My Personal Symbol |
| Tending to be the more visual type, I think that sometimes pictures can communicate in a way that words cannot. Originally, I created this symbol for a potential project that I was working toward. But, I think it reflects certain aspects of who I am and who I am becoming. So I want to share my current interpretation of what the aspects of this symbol means to me. |
| This is a symbol from Christian tradition that (according to at least one telling) stand for knowledge, wisdom, understanding, counsel, piety, might, and fear of the Lord. Since there are seven of them and seven days of the week, I try to incorporate them into a daily meditation. Basically, Monday is the day for knowledge, and it continues through Sunday which is the day for fear of the Lord. As I see it, the first three dayse are dedicated to internal foundation, the next three are about relationships, and the last is about intentionally living a life of prayer. During my meditation, I imagine Christ sitting with me and we have a conversation about how I'm doing in in the relative area for the day. It is a way for me to reflect on my spiritual life and to open myself up to the Spirit in a way that promotes growth. |
| Seven Flames of the Spirit |
| Dove: A sign of the Spirit. Shepherd's Staff: A sign of caretaking and human nurturing. Baptismal Font: A sign of God's claiming power and the Covenant community. Chalice: A sign of Christ's grace and hospitality. Celtic Cross: A sign of the Presbyterian tradition. Scripture: A sign of the story of God and God's people. Lamp: A sign of the continuing enlightenment. Trinity: A sign of God's life and continuing activity in history. |
| Small White Images |
| The blue represents the baptismal waters of life in which the children of God swim together. The red represents the blood of Christ that draws all things together through the power of divine forgiveness. In the shape of a wedding ring, it is also represents God's continuing fidelity and commitment. |
| Blue Backdrop with Red Boundary |
| According to tradition, when St. Peter was to be crucified as was Jesus, he asked that they crucify him upside-down because he was unworthy of being slain in the same manner as his Lord. Thus, the figure represents the call to boldness, humility, and discipleship. The yellow coloring represents holiness. |
| Upside-Down Human |
| This represents the Keys to the Kingdom, which is the power of the Kingdom. The lettering in the key are the Greek letters that stand for Jesus, Christ, God, Son, and Savior. |
| Key |