Isaiah 66:18-21; Psalm 117:1; Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13; Luke 13: 22-30

called from
the ends of
the earth
to the narrow door
we enter
one by one
into
a way of life
mind
body
soul
transformed
we die
to our self
shedding all
that is false
all that is evil
living in
the fruit
of peace
and justice
with
God’s wisdom

Are you strengthened by His word?
Do you tell the world of His good news?

Ez 43:1-7; Psalm 85:9-14; Matthew 23:1-12

God’s glory
shown
our spirit
lifted
a voice
speaks
of a peace
and kindness
we long for
not shrouded
in formality
as a heavy burden
but in the freedom
found
in the love
and care
of one another
this
is what
we serve

Do you experience the freedom of God’s love in another?

Ez 37:1-14; Psalm 107:2-9; Matthew 22:34-40

our dry bones
are given over
to Spirit
we come
to life
the longing
of our soul
satisfied
we know
what is greatest
to love our God
with all of
our heart
and soul
and mind
and to love
our neighbor
as our self
all depends
on this

Have your dry bones been given over to the Holy Spirit?

Ez 36:23-28; Psalm 51:12-19; Matthew 22:1-14

our vision
cleared
we regain
our sight
and hearts
of stone
become
hearts
of flesh
love
returns
as the Spirit
dressed
in Truth
guides
our completion
no longer
subject
to cruelty
we live
in the Presence
of compassion

Do you have a heart of compassion?

Ezekiel 34:1-11; Psalm 23:1-6; Matthew 20:1-16

there is
no partiality
in God
as we labor
in God’s field
each
receiving
All
in a generosity
that bears
God’s goodness
we shall want
for nothing
as we see
each spiritual gift
unfold
before us
and shepherd us
home

Do you experience God’s generosity?

Ezekiel 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-30; 35-36; Matthew 19:23-30

leaving
all attachment
images
and possessions
we pass
unburdened
through
the eye of the needle
impossible
on our own
we enter
the possibilities
of God
where each moment
turns
toward
of light
of knowing
beholding
the transforming
beauty
and glory
of God

Can you let go of all you think you need?

Revelation 11:19:12:1-6,10; Psalm 45:10-12,16; Luke 1:39-56

clothed
in the sun
the moon
under
her feet
twelve stars
crown her head
we dream
of the mother
of heaven
giving birth
to an age
of peace
we embrace
all in her
that gives life
leaving
behind
the dragons
that would destroy
we give
her “yes”
to the world

Do you dream of peace?

Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10; Psalms 40:2-4; Hebrews 12:1-4;, 18; Luke 12:49-53

eyes fixed
on Jesus
we are
ignited
fires
of Spirit
we know
who we are
standing in
Truth
we are one
inspired
perfected
letting go
of all that is
untrue
raised
from clay
hunger
and thirst
a song
of mercy
is placed
within us
we endure
with Him
and do not
grow
despondent
nor abandon
the struggle
eyes fixed
on His light

Are your eyes fixed on the Light of His Presence?
What is the divisiveness he causes?
How are we reconciled?

Ezekiel 18:1-19,13B,30-32; Psalm 51:12-18; Matthew 19:13-15

our hearts
cleared
our spirit
renewed
our joy
returns
and a willing
spirit
sustains us
with the innocence
of a child
we return
to wonder
no longer
preying
upon one another
but living
in peace

Has peace found you?

Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60-63; Psalm 12:2-6; Matthew 19:3-12

losing
the source
and ground
of our being
we forget
who we are
fashioned
with our own pride
we become
blind
to others
breaking
sacred vows
forsaken
by our self
but not God
who always
remembers
His love

Do you remember who you are?