Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:13-18; John 6:1-5

lost
we are as sheep
without a shepherd
seen
by one
who knows
and understands
our blinded ways
his voice calls
through the maze
of our deceptions
to follow
and learn
to speak
of ways
known and born
in Truth
breaking down
the barriers
that keep us
from peace
we walk
through this dark valley
and fear no evil
with courage to live
in oneness
in love
and in peace

Do you have the courage to live in peace?

Exodus 12:37-42; Psalm 138: 28-34,10-12,13-15; Matthew 12:14-2

reconciled
to His love
through
mercy
we are
drawn
in and through
all
that would harm us
to the place
where
we know
who we are
people
of God
and Goodness
the work
of His hands

Do you know who you are?

Exodus 3:1-12; Psalm 103:1-7; Matthew 11:25-27

with
child-like
wonder
and awe
we see you
as your light
reveals
God’s splendor
to us
hidden
in every
being
and leaf
and grain
of sand
shimmering
with a love
we cannot
refuse
to accept
or give

Do you see with child-like wonder?

Exodus 1:8-22; Psalm 124: 1-8; Matthew 10:34-11:1

you come
with
a sword
sharpened
on Truth
and cut
through
with surgical
precision
to a heart
that understands
a piercing
love
that places
no other
above
the source
of its heartbeat
and breath
and carries
all suffering
back
as a gift
a cross
to bear

Does your heart understand a piercing love?

Amos 7:12-15; Psalm 85:9-10,11-12,13-14; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:7-13

you
send us
two by two
as witness
to your
glory
and grace
your peace
and kindness
and the justice
of your love
one in mind
and Spirit
we live
no longer
in sin
suffering
and death
but in
redemption’s
story
of heaven’s
eternal grace

How are you a witness to God’s glory?

Genesis 46:1-7,28-30; Psalm 37:3-4,18-19, 39-40; Matthew 10:16-23

we journey
to the land
we are
called to
following
our hearts desire
even if
we are sheep
among wolves
we do not worry
at what
we are to say
or do
as Spirit
speaks
and works
through us
we trust
and do good
for He
is always
with us

Do you follow your calling and heart’s desire?

Genesis 44: 18-21,23-29, 45:1-5; Psalm 105:16-21; Matthew 10:7-15

without
cost
we have
received
without
cost
we are
to give
take
nothing
for your
journey
and bring
peace
to those
who will
receive it
cure
raise
cleanse
drive out
forgive
and all
shall be well

What do you take on your journey?

Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7, 17-24; Psalm 33: 2-3, 10-11, 18-19; Matthew 10: 1-7

God
sees
the anguish
of our heart

we feel
his mercy
on us
as we place
our trust
in him

even as
famine
grips
the land

food is sent
through
his Son
in Body
and Spirit

we are healed

Does God see the anguish in your heart?

Ephesians 2: 19-22; Psalm 117: 1,2; John 20 24-29

one home
built upon
Love
that holds
the structure
together
sacred dwelling
of Spirit
no need
to prove
or test
or touch
as our faith
in its sure
silent
Presence
grows
within us
we have
all we need

How do you believe in the unseen?

Genesis 22: 1B-19; Psalm 115: 1-9; Matthew 9:1-8

all is
forgiven
we rise
and walk
in the Presence
of the living God
who teaches
mercy
not sacrifice
pulling us away
from idols
that neither
hear
nor see
nor speak
nor smell
into the wonder
and mystery
of Being

Do you experience the Presence of the living God?