Acts 18:23-28; Psalm 47:2-3,8-9,10; John 16:23-28

coming
to believe
through grace
we bring
our needs
to God
trusting
in God’s Presence
and action
in our life
Holy Spirit
to guide us
we listen
attentively
to God’s answer
for our life
knowing
we will receive

Do you ask God knowing that you will receive?

Acts 18:9-18; Psalm 47:2-7; John 16:20-23

as a woman
in labor
leaves her pain
as she embraces
the joy
of new life
so we
embrace
our joy
in God
a joy
that cannot
be taken from us
leaving
our fears
we sing
we praise
we know
who we are
in God’s love

Do you know who you are in God’s love?

Acts:1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3,6-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; Luke 24:46-53

ascending
He gathers us
into a higher love
far beyond
every principality
authority
power
or dominion
the eyes
of our heart
are enlightened
by God’s Holy Spirit
as it shines
over all
the earth
we sing
and rejoice
in awe
of what we see

How do you experience His ascension?

Acts 17:15,22-18:1; Psalm 148: 1-2, 11-14; John 16:12-15

from One
we are made
the human race
to dwell
among
all that is
in the Love
that breathes us
day to day
demanding
only that we know
who we are
giving up
the idolatry
of things
of our own hands
seeing
and hearing
the voice
of our creator
living in God’s justice…
God’s love
of All

Have you given up the idolatry of things?

1Cor 15:1-8; Psalm 19:2-5; John 14:6-14

we hold fast
to what
we have received
the word of God
that saves us
from sin
suffering
and death
as each day
pours out
God’s message
of love
and healing
to a world
in desperate need
we follow
the Holy Spirit
in God’s great good

Do you hold fast to God’s word?

Acts 16:11-15; Psalm 149:1-9; John 15:26-16:4

hearts opened
by God’s word
we make
a home
for the Spirit
our advocate
our guide
to love
filled
with a song
of Hope
and praise
we see a Glory
we will not forget
even in our times
of trouble
and hardship

Have you made a home for the Holy Spirit?

Acts 15: 1-2; 22-29; Psalm 67: 2-8; Rev. 21:10-13, 22-23; John 14: 23-29

no temple
can contain
the light
of Glory
shown through
the God
of Love
shining His face
upon us
carried on
through the ages
in Spirit
read in the hearts
of ones
who have known
Him
lifting burdens
and
setting free
what was
meant to be
love of God
love of another
seeking
how to live this
in community
in the world

Have you seen the light of glory?
How does the spirit guide your life?
Have you been set free of burdens?

Acts 16:1-10; Psalm 100:1-5; John 15:18-21

today
we sing
with a joyful heart
for all
the good
that God
has done
is doing
and will do
in the world

Today we give thanks.

Acts 15:22-31; Psalm 57:8-12; John 15:12-17

chosen
to bear fruit
that is not
our own
but for
the greater good
of God’s love
in a world
in harmony
with His will
for care
and concern
we do not burden
one another
but we wake
the dawn
with a song
of love
in our heart

How do you wake the dawn?

Acts 15:7-21; Psalm 96: 1-10; John 15:9-11

finding
our answer
in God’s love
we open
our hearts
to each other
and leave our fears
behind
as we say
yes
to creation
and all that it
gives
working
tirelessly
for Life
daring
to sing
a song of joy
into
life’s sorrows

Do you dare to sing a song of joy?