Jer 30:-2, 12-22; Psalm 102:16-23; Mt 13:22-36

from the mountaintop
of prayer
you come
to us
in troubled waters
and lift us up
above the storm
into a love
that has the power
to carry us
and calm the sea
as long
as we
are not afraid

What do you do with your fear?

Jeremiah 28:1-17; Psalm 119:29,43,29,80,95,102; Matthew 14:13-21

removing
falsehood
from our minds
and hearts
we hear
the word
of God
through Him
who nourishes
and heals us
responding
to to what is true
and not only
what we want
to hear

How do you respond to the Truth?

Eccl 1:2, 2-21-23; Psalm 95: 1-2, 6-9; Col. 3: 1-5, 9-11; Luke 12: 13-21

we are
a new creation
no longer
our vanities
building
stores
for things
that pass away
we turn
to His voice
with open hearts
and hear
the desire of spirit
for love
and purity
goodness
faithfulness
the truth of
our equality
as we live
in the love of
our God

What matters to God?
For what are you building up stores?
On what things is your mind intent?

Jeremiah 26:11-15,24; Psalm 69:15-16,30-31,33-34; Matthew 14:1-12

some are spared
and some
are not
even in
their righteousness
we are subject
to the hands
that hold us
yet in the hands
of God’s great love
our soul
is safe
for no Truth
dies with death
and we stand firm
within Him

Are you safe in the great love of God?

Jeremiah 26:1-9; Psalm 69:5,8-10,14, John 11:19-27

in His great love
our prayers
are answered
constantly
sending
guidance
through
the Holy Spirit
prophets
and priest
saved
from death
zeal for His house
consumes us
as we spread
the good news
of God’s love

Do you hear the voice of the Holy Spirit, prophets and priests?
Does zeal for His house consume you?

Jeremiah 18:1-6; Psalm 146: 1-2,3-4,5-6; Matthew 13:47-53

in your hands
we are clay
fashioned
by a Will
and Spirit
for good
putting not
our trust
in princes
and men
for salvation
in the Presence
we have come
to know
as our Creator
and Savior

How do you experience your creator?
How do you experience being clay in the potter’s hands?
Is this counter-cultural?

Jeremiah 15:10,16=21; Psalm 59:2-18; Matthew 13:4-46

this pearl
of great price
demanding all
this kingdom
of heaven
we sell all
we have
for it
and offer
our repentance
to a mercy
beyond
our means
bringing forth
what is precious
from the mouth
of God

Do you give all for the kingdom of heaven?
Do you bring forth what is precious?

Jeremiah 14:17-22; Psalm 79: 8-13; Matthew 13:36-43

you plant
your seed
within us
your Word
that gives
Life
we tend
its soil
with love
and compassion
yielding
its weeds
to you
for rooting up
and pruning
then offering
first fruits
to the Light
of your Glory

Who tends to your heart?

2Cor 4:7-15; Psalm 126:1-6; Matthew 20:29-28

a treasure
held
in earthen vessels
though death
is at work
in us
we hold
Life
the Spirit of Truth
of Goodness
lasting beyond
any affliction
constraint
or despair
we are like ones
dreaming
our mouths
full of laughter
what was sown
in tears
is reaped in rejoicing
as we behold
God’s Presence
with us

Are you filled with rejoicing in the presence of God?

Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Col 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13

we learn
to pray
in Him
our Father
to bring
His will
to earth
as it resides
in heaven
our daily bread
given
we see all
our need
fulfilled
in Him
and we forgive
knowing
when we ask
we shall
receive what we need
when we ask for help
we are answered
with mercy
so great
we are saved
from evil
and from ourselves
as all
that stands
between us
is cast away
nailed to a cross
and we are risen
to new life
in God

Do you receive your daily bread?
Do you forgive as you are forgiven