Romans 8:1-11; Psalm 24: 1-6; Luke 13:1-9

in this time
of now
one
in Christ
we choose
with grace
to walk
with
the Holy Spirit
as our guide
bearing
the lasting fruits
of love
and joy
patience
and faithfulness
gentleness
and generosity
creating
the world
of God’s desire
living
in peace

Who is your guide?

Romans 7:18=25; Psalm 119: 66,68,76,77,93,94; Luke 12:25-59

willing
to do good
we do not
as something
wars within us
yet you call us
to see you
in this moment
your wisdom
and knowledge
kindness
and compassion
this goodness
and will of God
you write upon
our hearts
it is our delight
as it frees us
and saves us
to do good
in God’s love

Are you willing to do good but do not?
What sets you free?

Romans 6:19-23; Psalm 1:1-6; Luke 12:49-53

in a darkened
cynical
world
His words
set fire
igniting
our imaginations
with a passion
for Life
and Love
and goodness
beyond
what we have
ever known
loving enemies
returning good
for evil
forgiving all
healing all
we are set free
divided by choice
we choose
Life

Has He set your world on fire?

Romans 6:12-18; Psalm 124: 1-8; Luke 12:39-48

freed from
the law
living
under grace
sin has
no power
as our bodies
are given
over
to the goodness
of God
entrusted
with this love
we care
for ourselves
and one another
in our common home
feeding
sheltering
sustaining
inspiring
with all
we have been given
so generously

What has power over your life?

What is it to live by grace?

Roman 5:12-21; Psalm 40:7-10, 17; Luke 12: 35-39

your will
of love
is my delight
an ear open
to your
path
to care
for ourselves
and others
the way
you care
for us
the dark night
is over
the dawn
of your embrace
has come

What is your delight?

Romans 4:20-25; Luke 1:69-75; Luke 12:13-21

one for us
rich
in what matters
to God-
love
goodness
kindness
mercy
compassion
forgiveness
gentleness
patience
sharing
our harvest
with all
in need
setting
us free

What matters to God?

Is 53: 10-11; PS 33:4-5,18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; MK 10:35-45

you who know us
who knows our hearts
and minds
our weakness
our suffering
you who have lived and walked
with us
bring us mercy
meeting place of God
and humanity
grace comes
in our sufferings
as we hunger
in famine
and wages of war
in the face of death
our soul is waiting
for your help
your shield
light seen
we put our hope
our trust
in you
who loves justice
and right
immersed in the waters
of you
we seek to share
to serve all
with this love
we have come
to know
in you

Do you see your affliction as a moment of grace?
Do you put all your hope and trust in God?
Do you serve with the love you have found?

Romans 4:13; 16-18; Psalm 105: 6-9; 42-43; Luke 12:8-12

sing
for joy
at the goodness
that comes
from the one
who gives
Life
to the dead
and calls
into being
what does not
exist
Holy Spirit
guide
of our thoughts
and words
and life
teach us
to choose
Life
at every
turn

How do you choose Life?

Romans 4:1-8; Psalm 32: 1-2, 5, 11; Luke 12: 1-7

in times
of trouble
we turn
to you
oh Lord
confessing
faults
and conflicts
bringing
to light
all that burdens
our soul
all for your
healing
touch
that
we may not
remain
estranged
from your love

Where do you turn in times of trouble?

Romans 3:21-30; Psalm 13:1-6; Luke 11:47-54

made right
by our faith
in His Presence
we see
beyond
the law
to all
that is Good
in this
we Trust
where
forgiveness
and mercy
reside
showering
the Light
of Peace
on all
who wait
in the Lord

In what do you put your faith?