Acts 6:8-10;7:54-50; Psalm 31: 3-8, 16-17; Matthew 10:17-22

from the darkness
came
His Loving Light
to hold us
into perfect Love
no longer
slaves
to our activity
we are free
in the Holy Spirit
even as
we are handed over
to accusers
courts
and prison
or even death
our innocence
remains
in our Soul
and Spirit
united
to God’s love
in this
we endure
and Live

Do you trust completely in the Holy Spirit?
Do you experience God’s loving light?

Isaiah 62: 1-5; Psalm 89:1-5,16-17,27-29; Acts 13: 16-17; 22-25;
Matthew 1-25

Emmanuel
God with us
we shall not
be silent–
no longer
forsaken
and desolate
we delight
and forever
sing
the goodness
of the Lord
a joyful shout
for He is our rock
our savior
born of
the Holy Spirit
born
of faith
born
of trust
we are
reborn
in His Love

Do you sing the goodness of the Lord?
Have you been reborn in His Love?
Do you know “God with us”?

2Samuel 7:1-5,8-12,14,16; Psalm 89:2-5,27 and 29; Luke 1:67-70

the dawn
breaks upon
the dark
loneliness
where we live
not knowing
who we are
in this valley
of death
saving light
comes
to our seeking heart
bringing us peace
we sing
for joy
in the goodness
and mercy
of the Lord

Do you feel the dawn of Christmas light breaking upon your heart?

Mal 3:1-4,23-24; Psalm 25:4-5, 3-9, 10 and 14; Luke 1:57-66

who will endure
the day
when the one
we seek
suddenly appears
a refining Light
exposing
the Truth
of our Being
a burning flame
of Love
that hides
from none
in Justice
awestruck
we follow
this guiding Light
into the goodness
and kindness
and mercy
of God

Can you endure the day of His coming?

SG 2:8-14; Zep 3:14-18; Psalm 33:2-3,11-12,20-21; Luke 1:39-45

seen
by God
in purest Light
my soul
leaps
for joy
and sings
in thankfulness
and praise
of of Glory
come to us
through
the faces
of the ones
we love

Have you been seen by God’s purest Light?
Do you experience it as Love?

Micah 5:2-5a; Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45, 46-55

trusting
in God’s word
joy leapt
within her womb
He that would bring
God’s will of love
into our lives
leaving behind
an old covenant
of sacrifices
holocausts
and sin offerings
we turn
our face to Truth
no longer
withdrawn
we are set free
and given new life
by one who
stands firm
in strength
and greatness
to the ends of
the earth-
to hearts that know Him
He shall be peace

Do you see God’s will as love?
Does joy leap within you?

Judges 13:2-7, 24-25; Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17; Luke 1:5-25

angels
bearing
new life
speak
to our fear
and release it
revealing
new places
of love
and strength
and refuge
within
God’s Being
bringing
Good News
for those who live
in terror
and war
freeing us
to lay down
our arms
and live
in God’s peace

Have you been released from your fear?
Have you laid down your arms?

Jeremiah 23:5-8; Psalm 72: 1-2, 12-18, 18-10; Matthew 1:18-25

letting go
of fear
we receive
new life
Holy Spirit
of God’s glory
seeking us
in our consent
we pray
for the courage
to say
yes
to God’s justice…
that God’s love
of all
may flourish

 Can you let go of your fear?
Do you see justice as God’s love of all?

Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Psalm 71:1-4,7-8,17; Matthew 1:1-17

from age to age
God’s grace
flows through
the people
revealing
a Light
of Love
that comes
as Justice
to any eye
and heart
open to see

each name
written
in the heart
of its author
is called out
in hope
of return
to God’s peace

a peace
the world cannot give

Do you hear the call of Peace?