James 4:1-10; Psalm 55: 7-11,23; Mark 9:30-37

of two minds
we wage war
against
ourselves
and each other
forgetting
the Oneness
from which
we come
striving
to be greater than
another
we lose
our way

lost
we seek
and find
the One
who will bring
peace
to our mind
and heart
through
grace
and knowledge
of our being

Are you of two minds?
Do you seek God’s peace?

James 3:13-18; Psalm 19:8-15; Mark 9:14-29

through prayer
we let go
of jealousy
and selfish ambition
where disorder
lives
and enter
the wisdom
of God
where
there is peace
and mercy
gentleness
sincerity
and constant
love
healing us
and giving
joy
to our hearts

Have you let go of jealousy and selfish ambition?
Have you entered the peace of God?

Ezekiel 37: 1-14; Psalm 104; Romans 8:22-27; John 7:37-39

groaning in our
agony of waiting
we knew not
how to pray
lifeless
as in a grave
we were lost
we have been
dry bones
walking
with no spirit
until He is set
upon us–
called
from the four winds
the Spirit comes
and breathes us
into Life
tongues of fire
ignite us
our imagination soars
one moment
changes all
as one we thought gone
appears
rattling bones
come together
bone joining bone
enfleshed–
we speak
with passion
the new language
of love

Can these dry bones come to life?
Is your imagination alive with His spirit?
Are you a living flame of Love?

Acts 1:15-17,20-26; Psalm 113:1-8; John 15:9-17

All
are chosen
to receive
a word
of love
from God
to grow
in our being
and fashion
our ways
with one another
bringing
a joy
that is complete
as we remain in
and trust in
His Love

Do you experience the joy of God’s love?

Acts 25:13-21; Psalm 103:1-2,11-12,19-20; John 21:15-19

the one
who was thought
to be dead
is alive
in the love
we proclaim
in the feeding
and tending
we do
seeing
another way
of Life
in the Holy Spirit
that cannot
be bought
or sold
contained
or controlled
by human means
an immeasurable
justice
called mercy
an immeasurable
kindness
called Love

Do you experience Him alive?

Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Psalm 16:1-11; John 17:20-26

deep within us
the love
of God
resides
showing us
a path
of Life
where all
are One
far beyond
the world’s
strife
and peril
yet close
at hand
a Glory given
in the silent
workings
of the day to day
seen
by all
who would dare
to look
and surrender
heart and soul
to God’s truth

Our heart and soul rejoices in God’s love!

Acts 20:28-38; Psalm 68:29-36; John 17:11B-19

we live
in the power
that is God’s alone
each breath
belonging
to Him
we give
and receive
singing
a song of praise
for the goodness
within our reach
each moment
that is justice
we pray
for one another
that we not
be lead astray
but remain
always
in God’s Truth

Do you pray always?

Acts 20:17-27; Psalm 68:10-11, 20-21; John 17:1-11

He has shown
a clear path
and He calls it
love
love of self
love of neighbor
love of enemy
and we ask
what is this love
that demands
so much good
wrapped
in kindness
and compassion
enduring beyond
all human cruelty
forgiving all
embracing all
we see beyond
our own means
to find it
living in
the divine will
we find
the Glory
of God

What is this love that demands so much good?

Acts 19:1-8; Psalm 68:2-7; John 16:29-33

in a world
of trouble
we have
a place
to go
Holy Spirit
of God
leading us
to a different path
of steadfast
and transforming
Love
conquering
a world of hate
and violence
we surrender all
His cross
and open door

How has the Holy Spirit conquered the world?

Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 97: 1-9; Rev 22: 12-20; John 17: 20-26

tree of life
morning star
we come
thirsty
to drink
of Life
and become one
with the Love
from which we came
revealed to us
from One who
knew God’s love
and God’s glory
as a Father
and Son
no stones can kill
what we have seen
the Spirit arises
to Truth
even those who would kill
will be forgiven
when the light reveals
and a path
is set straight
we see the unity
of All
completed in God’s love
alpha and omega
first and last
beginning and end

How do you know love without His presence?
How do you experience our unity?
How do you forgive those who would kill you?