Romans 4:1-8; Psalm 32:1-11; Luke 12:1-7

in times
of trouble
we turn to God
and reveal
the darkness
of our hearts
and pray for
the light of Truth
that informs
and saves us
from fear
and the guilt
of sin
that separates us
opening us
to the joy
of God’s never ending love

Do you turn to God in times of trouble?

All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.
All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.

Deep the joy of being together in one heart
and for me that’s just where it is.

As we make our way through all the joys and pain,
can we sense our younger, truer selves?

All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.
All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.

Someone will be calling you to be there for a while.
Can you hear the cry from deep within?

All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.
All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.

Laughter, joy and presence: the only gifts you are.
Have you time? I’d like to be with you.

All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.
All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.

Persons come into the fiber of our lives,
and then their shadow fades and disappears.

All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.
All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.

As we make our way through all the joys and pain,
can we sense our younger, truer selves?

All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.
All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.

Someone will be calling you to be there for a while.
Can you hear the cry from deep within?

All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.
All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.

Laughter, joy and presence: the only gifts you are.
Have you time? I’d like to be with you.

All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.
All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.

Persons come into the fiber of our lives,
and then their shadow fades and disappears.

All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.
All I ask of you is forever to remember me as loving you.

Romans 1:16-25; Psalm 19:2-5; Luke 11:37-41

exchanging
the truth of God
for a lie
worshiping
the creature
rather than the creator
our lives
became disordered
until
God’s living word
poured into the day
and the night
imparted knowledge
to ears that would hear
the Spirit
discerning reflections
and thoughts
of the heart
prepares us
for God’s wisdom
and our lives
are changed

What do you worship?

Romans 1:1-7; Psalm 98:1-4; Luke 11:29-32

no sign given
only faith
that we will see
the goodness
of the Lord
that our song
will be heard
that salvation
will be known
we will not lose
the gift given
even as death
drawn near
we rejoice
in His eternal Love

How do you hold on to your gift of faith?

Isaiah 25: 6-10; Psalm 23: 1-6; Phil 4: 12-20; Mt: 22: 1-14

lover
of goodness
and kindness
you show us
our lowliness
our sinfulness
as you provide all
that we need
unconditionally
each moment
yours
we know
you provide
strength
for everything
our hunger
our pain
and we learn
to cope
with every circumstance
this time
ever full
with you
we live
in the eternity
of love

How do you respond to God’s invitation?
Do you know God as your guide…providing for all of your needs?

JL 4:12-21; Psalm 97: 1-12; Luke 11:27-28

we are blessed
to hear
God’s word
knowing God
is near
it is as a Light
dawning
in our hearts
easing our darkness
sorrow
and sin
we rejoice in
our God of Love
and give thanks
every minute
for His Presence

Do you feel God’s light dawning in your heart?

JL 1:13-15-2:1-2; Psalm 9:2-3,6,8,9; Luke 11:15-26

a kingdom
divided
will not stand
so we live
in the undivded heart
singular
in our devotion
to the One
who brings us
Truth
Goodness
and love
giving thanks
each moment
for the protection
God brings
from our doubts
and confliction
temptation
and fear
with one sweeping gesture
His Light
of clarity
dawns
and we are free

Do you have an undivided heart?

Mal 3:13-20; Psalm 1:1-6: Luke 11:5-13

delight
in the law
of the Lord
the law
of love
that gives Life
to all who ask
who live
in its ways
turning from the proud
and insolent
to the One
who knows how
to give good things
persistent
in faith
all our hope
is in the God of love

Who do you seek?
What have you found?

Jonah 4:1-11; Psalm 86:3-4,5-6, 9-10; Luke 11:1-4

for every thing
God in great love
shows care
even as the fires
bear down
the storms rage
and the chaos in hearts
spills out
onto the earth
we stop
and pray
with the One sent
who turns
our minds
and hearts
to this day
where our daily bread
is enough
this one day
where all is forgiven
and strength
is given
through the Holy Spirit
to endure

Do you receive God’s daily bread?
How are you strengthened?

Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm 130:1-8; Luke 10:38-42

let your ears
be attentive
to God’s word
speaking in love
to a disordered world
concerned
with many things
except those
that will bring
justice
health
forgiveness
and redemption
ready to destroy
rather than befriend
we are called now
to fast
from all
that separates us
from God’s love
mercy
and compassion

What keeps you separated from God’s love and compassion?