Amos 7:10-17;Psalm 19:8-11; Matthew 9:1-8

your precepts Lord
are perfect
and true
refreshing
trustworthy
giving wisdom
to our soul
they rejoice
in our heart
enlighten our eye
are just
and precious
enduring forever

you reach out
in mercy
forgiving all
we rise up
and walk
in your presence

Does your soul rejoice in His word?

Acts 12:1-11; Psalm 34:2-9; 2Tim 4:6-8,17-18; Matthew 16:13-10

in prayer
we see Him
as He is
the Christ
our light
transforming
all
into God’s vision
we look
to Him
that we may be
radiant
with joy
and feel
God’s constant
Presence
that surrounds us
guiding
and protecting

Who do you say that he is?
Do you experience the joy of God’s presence?
Is God the rock upon which you build your life?

Amos 3:1-8, 4:1-12; Palm 5:4-8; Matthew 8:23-27

through
unheeded
prophecy
and faithfulness
we live
in the fear
of  wild winds
and raging sea
desperately
with hope
we bring
our fears
to the one
who sleeps
peacefully
within us
the awakened Christ
rebukes us
and calms
the wind
and the sea
and our fear

Who is this that the winds and the seas obey?
Who is this who sleeps through the storm?
Who is this who calms our fears?

Amos 2:6-10,13-16; Psalm 50:16-23; Mt 8:16-22

His words
are harsh
and scolding
to all
we put
before Him
God of Life
and love
our unfaithfulness
abuse
betrayal in words
and deeds
to ourselves
and another
we are called
to pause
and examine
our ways
and return
to a goodness
we cannot
deny
or refuse
we offer
a sacrifice
of praise

Are you being called to pause?
What do you see?
How do you respond?

Kings 19:16-21 ; Ps 16: 1-11 ; Galatians 51, 13-18 ; Luke 9:51-62

entering
the homelessness
of Christ
no den
no nest
He is our home
our following
we enter his Holy Spirit
the place of love
knowing no boundaries
of Samaritan
of flesh
of law
but enjoined
to freedom
we follow
at any moment
His call
to love’s need
hand to the plough
we do not look back
only to
the path of life
our refuge
our counsel
this we serve
and enter
the joy
of the Lord

Have you left all behind to enter His spirit?
Do you look back?
Do you answer love’s call in a moment?
Do you experience His homelessness?
Do you find a home in Him?

Lamentations 2:2,10-14,18-19; Psalm 74:1-2,3-7,20-21; Matthew 8:5-17

we lament
we despair
they say peace
and prosperity
where there is none
as we reap
the destruction
sown
by our ways
until
a path
of integrity
is shown
a word
is spoken
to our humility
and healing
comes

What are the prophets saying?
From where will healing come?

Nativity of John the Baptist

Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 139: 1-3,13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66,80

created
named
and known
by God
from our mother’s womb
we pass through
a baptism
of repentance
into a life
of love
formed
by His word
carrying out
His call
through
hardships
and joy
from the Glory
we have seen

Are you known by God?
How have you been called by God?

2Kings 24:8-17; Psalm 79: 1-9; Matthew 7:21-29

he knows us
by God’s will
in our mind
and heart
and deed
a solid
foundation
for the storms
that come
His will
to love
and seek
the good
of another
is our guide

Does Jesus know you?
What is God’s will?
Do you do the will of God?

2Kings 22:8-13; Psalm 119:3-40; Matthew 7:15-20

words
lost
are found
revealing
a Truth
that transforms
our mind
and heart
and soul
bearing fruit
and giving life
to a starving world

What fruit do his words bear in your life?

2Kings 19:9-11,14-21,31-36; Psalm 48:2-11; Matthew 7:6,12-14

a mind
wide open
to God
is lead
through
the narrow gate
that gives
birth
to new life
drawn
to the light
we do
the good
to others
that has been done
to us
giving
His word
of love
to all
that would hear
the earth
becomes
His holy mountain

Is your mind wide open to the word of God?