Isaiah 30: 19-21, 23-26; Psalm 147:1-6; Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5-11

no longer
hidden
we see
with our eyes
and hear
with our ears
“This is the way
walk in it”
the kingdom
of God
is at hand
received
without cost
we are to give
without cost
from God’s
abundant love
the hungry
are fed
the thirsty
are satisfied
the brokenhearted
healed
the sick
cured
as we walk
in His ways

Do you hear Him say “This is the way, walk in it”?
Is the kingdom of God afoot?

Isaiah 29:17-24; Psalm 27: 1,4,13-14; Matthew 9:27-31

waiting
for the dawn
believing
in Him
our eyes
are opened
to a Light
of Love
that saves
gazing
on loveliness
we see
God’s bounty
in the land
of the Living
and are in awe
given
courage
and patience
our fear
dissipates
and we become
the day

What do you see at the dawning of the day?

Isaiah 26:1-6; Psalm 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27; Matthew 7:21, 24-27

built on
the solid foundation
of God’s love
our house
stands firm
even as storms come
and winds blow
for God’s peace
dwells here
in the secure trust
of his Being
with us
a refuge
and home
of God’s pure light
that shines
for all

Do you dwell secure in God’s peace?

Isaiah 25:6-10; Psalm 23:1-6; Matthew 15:29-37

He comes
with the Spirit
of Abundance
into a world
that would
hold tight
He lets go
into a Life
of goodness
and kindness
healing
sharing
and feeding
we follow
even as we may
walk through a dark valley
we fear no evil
as His Light
guides us
and gives us
courage
we shall dwell
in this house of Love
all the days
of our Life

Have you been touched by God’s Spirit of Abundance?

Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 71: 1-2,7-8,12-13,17; Luke 10:21-24

knowing
the poverty
of our breath
we are rescued
by the love
of the One
who breathes us
each breath
a reminder
that we are not alone
but a part
of the wonder
of creation
Holy Spirit
to guide us
we are filled
with profound peace
a Spirit of Wisdom
and Understanding
a Spirit of Counsel
and of Strength
a Spirit of Knowledge
and fear of the Lord
that comes
from knowing Him

How do you experience “fear of the Lord”?
How do you experience God’s love?
How do you experience God’s peace?

Romans 10:9-18; Psalms 19:8-11; Matthew 4:18-22

seeking Truth
we hear a name
calling us
with words
and Spirit
that are
refreshing
and pure
trustworthy
and right
precious and
enduring
how beautiful
are the ones
who bring
Good News
of God’s love
we drop all
and follow
what our heart
believes in…
Jesus

Do you hear that voice of love that goes out to the ends of the earth?

Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36

signs in sun
and moon
and stars
appear
we wait
in anguish-
distraught
at the roaring seas
the heavens shake
we die
in fright
at what is coming
upon the earth—
then
hope remembered
a promise fulfilled
a shoot raised up
this Son of Man
will come
we know not when
only that
each heart will
know Truth-
His overflowing love
will strengthen
our weakness
and
our soul
shall be lifted
to paths of
kindness and justice
goodness and compassion
freed from over indulgence
and worldly care
we will embrace
love’s longing
of our heart
and dwell secure

Do you pray constantly for strength?
Will you know Him when he comes?
Do you know Him with you now?

Daniel 7:15-27; Daniel 3:82-87; Luke 21:34-36

He comes
with strength
for those who suffer
under the world’s tribulations
lost in anxiety
and terror
He bring us
a path to Life
a path to Love
a path to Peace
we drop our cares
and follow
spreading
the good news
of salvation
we hold fast
as the world around us
says “no”
we say “yes”
to Him

Is your heart open to the peace of Christ?
Have you been touched by the mystery of the Cross?

Daniel 7:2-14; Daniel 3:75-81; Luke 21:29

terrors come
and terrors go
countries come
and countries go
yet the Son of Man
coming in Glory
and Love
shall not pass away
Spirit of the living God
blessed by
mountains and hills
the growing earth
and springs
the seas and river
dolphins and water creatures
birds of the air
beasts wild and tame
shall renew us
as buds burst open
in early spring
in ways beyond our imagining
we live
in this peace
and hope

Do you live in the peace and hope of Christ?

Sirach 50:22-24

And now, bless the God of all,
who had done wondrous things on earth
Who foster our growth
from their mother’s womb
and fashions us according
to will (for love)
May God grant us joy of heart
and peace abide among us
May God’s goodness toward us endure…
to deliver us in our days