Awe:
A universal human emotion
Fascinating, mysterious, or supernatural.
Elicits a trembling response
Overwhelmed by greatness

Awe occurs:
- In nature
- Spiritual Experiences
- Aesthetics

Why is Awe a connecting power?
- It transcends our beliefs and traditions

What common effects do we see from awe?

• The self tends to diminish (Colossians 3:11b-14)
• Sense of well-being (Psalm 65:8)
• Our mood improves
  -Tim e feels more spacious
• Critical thinking increases
• Materialism decreases
• We feel more connected

How can we engage and express our awe?

• Spend time engaging with awe-inspiring things
• Imaginative Prayer

Spiritual Exercise: Imaginative Prayer - Matthew 17:1-8