1Thes 5:1-6, 9=11; Psalm 27:1,4,13-14; Luke 4:31-37

drawn
to His words
and His light
we are
amazed and astonished
at His authority
and strength
as one who knows
God’s loves
and drives out
the demons
it is here
we wish
to dwell
in the house
of the Lord
with care
and concern
encouraging
and building up
one another
knowing
we will see
the good things
of the Lord
in the land
of the living

Do you experience the authority and strength of His words?
Are you a child of the Light?

1Thes 4:13-18; Psalm 96:1,3,4-5,11-13; Luke 4:16-30

anointed
by God’s love
He brings
good news
that opens
our eyes
and sets us
free
no longer
captive
and oppressed
we sing
a new song
to the Lord
the heavens
are glad
the earth
rejoices
the sea
and what
fills it
resounds
the trees
exult
as we hear
of God’s justice
God’s love
of All

Are you overwhelmed by God’s love?

Dt. 4:1-2, 6-8; Psalm 15: 1-3; James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

perfect gift
word of Truth
planted within our heart
we hear the ancient law
of Moses
beating within us
alive
we do God’s justice
in love of all
purified from within
our soul fed
we are saved
from evil
ways of
greed
and
malice
deceit
and
envy
arrogance
and
harm
reaching out
to widow
and orphan
to the abandoned–
we abandon
ourselves
to God
becoming doers
not hearers only
of His word

Do you hear and act on the word of God in your heart?
Do you disregard God’s commands and cling to human traditions?

1Thess 4:9-11; Psalm 98:1,7-9; Mark 6:17-29

we love
one another
with unselfish
concern
accepting
one another
in faith
and seek
each other’s
good
aspiring
to live
a tranquil life
minding
our own affairs
working with
our hands
singing
for the beauty
of God’s earth
and God’s justice
in His
love for all
our oath
and promise
are to God
alone

Do you live a tranquil life?

1Thes 4:1-8; Psalm 97: 1-2; 5-6, 10-12; Matthew 25:1-13

we wait
keeping
all that
is essential
for life
in you
living
flame
of love
burning
in a purity
not our own
we live
in a holiness
that rejoices
in glory
never
knowing
the hour
or the day
creating
an ever-presence
of your love

What is the oil you cannot share?
How do  you wait for his coming?

1Thes 3:7-13; Psalm 90: 3-5,12-17; Matthew 24:42-51

fill us
at daybreak
with your love
and kindness
that we
may always
stay awake
doing
your works
of mercy
and love
being nourished
and nourishing
a starving world
with your
Presence
prospering
the work
of your hands
keeping
at bay
all that
would steal
what is your
goodness

Are you filled at daybreak with his love?

1Thes 2:9-13; Psalm 139: 7-12; Matthew 23:27-32

you search us
you know us
there is
nowhere
to run
or fly
or hide
from your love
shining
into
the dark tomb
of us
you bring
Light
to where
there was
none
enlightened
we see
what has
always been
what will
always be
a pure love
and we
lay down
our arms
and live
in your mercy
goodness
and kindness

Where do you try to run and hide?
Have you experienced his light shining within you?
Have you laid down your arms?

1Thes 2:1-18; Psalm 139:1-6; Matthew 23: 23-26

no matter
our story
you come
with Truth
and love
and mercy
understanding
our hearts
and minds
and souls
before us
behind us
ever with us
as a mother
who nourishes
her child
we have only
to see
what is
ever
before us
and say
yes
to love
on this
we are
judged

Do you say “yes” to God’s love?
Do you feel known and understood by God?

Revelations 21:9b-14; Psalm 145:10-18; John 1:45-51

we come
and see
the One
with no
duplicity
and are
witness
to the
undivided
heart
that sees
the glory
and splendor
of God
the angels
among us
at work
we behold
we listen
we follow
and give thanks

Do you experience the glorious splendor of God?

Joshua 24:1-2;, 15-18; Psalm 34: 2-3, 9, 16-21; Eph 5: 21-32; John 6:60-69)

Spirit
that gives life
we rise
from flesh
to follow
our one true God
of love
who is close to
our broken hearts
he rescues us
in our distress
our bones
shall not
be broken
as we suffer
with him
in him
our spouse
we are loved
we love
in ways
we could not imagine
this great mystery
of Christ
God’s love
alive within us
eternal

Do you feel God with you in your time of sorrow?
Do you follow the God of love?