Jeremiah 18:18-20; Psalm 31: 5-6,14-16; Matthew 20:17-28

though plots
of destruction
surround us
our destiny
is safe
with God
protector
of our soul
living
beyond time
we place
our trust
in God’s
eternal
Presence

Where are you safe?

Isaiah 1:10,16-20; Psalm 50:8-9,16-17,21,23; Matthew 23:1-12

not to be seen
but for some
authentic good
perform
the works
that call to to
as a sacrifice
of praise
to the one
called Love
caring for orphan
and widow
and one another
being exalted
in the humbleness
of ordinary time

Do you perform good works to be seen?

1Peter 5:1-4; Psalm 23:1-6; Matthew 16:13-19

we come
to the church
of mercy
and dwell
within its house
tasting
the goodness
of God
we are rested
and refreshed
goodness
and kindness
are shown to us
we willingly
and eagerly
serve
the love
we have found here
in this church
of mercy
where all are welcome

Have you found the church of mercy?

Genesis 15: 5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27: 1,7-9,13-14; Phil 3:17-4:1; Luke 9: 28-36

we walk
among
the severed pieces
seeing
who we are
without God
and set
our hearts
with courage
waiting…
our bodies transformed
transfigured
we are
in Glory
no longer lost
in the God
of shame
but found
in the Light
that shines through
the empty spaces
of us
flaming torch
God’s face
is seen
our path
is shown
in the land
of the living
we are
as many
as the stars

Do you dwell in the land of the living?
Do you know the light of mountaintops?
Have you seen the transfigured Lord?

Dt 26:16-19; Psalm 119:1-8; Matthew 5:43-48

we hear
some words
of comfort
and seek
an easy path
until His words
find our heart
and challenge us
to live beyond
our means
loving our enemy
a place
where
we learn
God’s love
and mercy

What do you need to love you enemy?

Ez 18:21-28; Psalm 130:1-8; Matthew 5:20-26

what is our death
but to live
in our anger
to call
another foot
to harbor
grievance
against
another
bringing
our own judgment
creating
our own prison

we come to the altar
forgiving
and forgiven
no crimes
remembered
in the sphere
of kindness
that is our God
who gives life

What do you need to forgive?
What do you need forgiven?

Esther C:12, 14-16,23-25; Psalm 138:1-3,7-8; Matthew 7:7-12

we ask
and it is given
we seek
and find
we knock
and the door
is opened
to all
that we need
when we see
and know
that God
is all we need
and is given
as we do
unto others
what we would have them do
unto us

For what do you seek?
For what do you ask for?
On what door do you knock?

Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm 51:3-4,12013, 18-19; Luke 11:20-32

listening
to the prophet’s
warning
we change
our ways
with contrite heart
and contrite spirit
we are renewed
and led
by the Holy Spirit
needing
no sign
for something
greater than wisdom
is here
a Knowing
beyond knowing
in which we move
and have our being

Have you heard the prophet’s warning?
Where do you move and have your Being?

Isaiah 55:1-11; Psalm 34:4-7,16-19; Matthew 6: 7=15

His word goes out
like rain and snow
and will not return
to Him void
but with harvest
of His will
for Love
close
to our broken hearts
and our distress
our prayers
are answered
and we are
radiant
with joy
as God’s kingdom comes
God’s will is done
and our daily bread
is received
all trespasses
forgiven
we are delivered
from evil
and live in peace

Have you received His word into your heart?

Lv 19:1-2,11-18; Psalm 19:8-10,15; Mt 25:31-46

Lord
your words
come
as Spirit
and Life
mercy upon us
as you guide us
to care
for one another
feeding
clothing
welcoming
tending the sick
visiting each other
in prison
you set for Truth
for our ways
your commands
set us free
for Love

Are God’s words Spirit and Life for you?