Daniel 2:31-4; Daniel 3: 57-61; Luke 21:5-11

wars
and insurrections
earthquakes
and famine
kingdom
against kingdom
do not be deceived
do not be afraid
for many will come
and say “I am he”
do not follow….

how will we know
what voice amid the chaos
will bring us Truth?

follow only
the voice of love

How will you hear the voice of love?

Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 93:1-5; Rev 1: 5-8; John 18:33-37

He came
as a king
not of this world
but as an authority
of some
pre-existent
Truth
that we might see
that we might hear
beyond our earthly visions
of power
and want
and greed
to a love
made for all
and a peace
the world
cannot give
born from heaven
first born
from the dead
our hearts see
His Truth
and glory
and are set free

Do you experience His kingdom within you?
Do you experience the peace the world cannot give?

1Mc 6:1-13; Psalm 9:2-6, 16,19; Luke 20: 27-40

from our grief
we cry out
and are touched
and saved
by a Love
greater
than our imaginings
a Love
that makes us
worthy
in the God
of the living
we give thanks
we give praise
we sing
a song of joy

What makes you worthy?

1Mc 2:15-29; Psalm 50:1-2, 5-7, 14-15; Luke 19:41-44

Jesus
you weep
over a city
that will not see
its way
to peace
not recognizing
the time
of its visitation
it is lost
to war
and terror
and strife
blind
to the Beauty
that guides
day and night
death
is chosen
over life
and you weep

we weep with you

2Mc 7:1, 20-31; Psalm 17:1, 5-6, 8 and 15; Luke 19: 11-28

upon waking
we are content
in your Presence
you hold us
in the shadow
of your wing
you hear
our cries
and answer
without deceit
you give
your love
and we in return
seek always
to share
what has been
given us
and remain faithful
and grateful
for love

Are you grateful for what you have?

2Mc6:18-31; Psalm 3: 2-3,4-5,6-7; Luke 19:1-10

lost
and afraid
we come
to meet Him
who is full
of Wisdom
and healing
for our soul
He calls us
coming into
our heart
and home
to save us
by facing
the darkness
within us
that can overtake
and destroy
shining the Light
of Truth
of God’s
immeasurable Love

Has He come into your darkness?

1Mc1:10-15,41-43,54-57,62-63; Psalm 119:53,61,134,150,155,158; Luke 18:35-43

Jesus
you say
“What do you
want me to do
for you?”

I say
teach me
the love
you have–
that extends
even to enemies
a love
that feels
so impossible
as the world
is filled
with terror

and that
I may see
with your eyes
of Wisdom
that cuts though
all deception
to Truth

What do you want me to do for you?

Daniel 12:1-3;Ps 16:5-11; Hebrews 10:11-18; Mark 13:24-32

the heavens and earth
shall pass away
a darkened sun
a darkened moon
the stars fallen
in darkness
we are shaken
unsurpassed in distress
we cry for safety
we seek
the path of Life…
He is near
even at the door
four winds shall bring Him
the tree shall sprout
one sacrifice
one offering
in this
His love fulfilled
the dust of the earth
shall awake
the wise
shall shine brightly
those who lead
many to justice
shall shine
like stars
forever
the heavens and the earth
shall pass away
but His
word
shall not

Do you know the day or the hour?
Do you seek the path of Life?
Is God your hope?

Wisdom 18:14-19; 19:6-9; Psalm 105: 2-3, 36=37; 42=43; Luke: 18:1-8

rejoice
O hearts
that seek
the Lord
that your prayers
are heard
and that
saving grace
has come
despite
any violence
you may know
God’s peace
and love
lives among us
by our desire
for it

Is your heart’s desire God’s love and peace?

Wisdom 12:1-9; Psalm 19: 2-5; Luke 17: 26-37

in morning
Glory
we remember
who we are
one in being
with God
who daily
pours out Her word
and imparts
knowledge
of Love
of which
we are made
and sustains us
at any moment
we are swept up
into the imperishable
moment of now
where God resides
giving Life

Where do you live?