Hebrew 12:4-7,11-15; PS 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18A; John 10:27

let no bitter root
spring up
and cause trouble
through which
we may be lead
astray
we strive
for peace
with everyone
from a kindness
that is from eternity
Holy Spirit
provider
and guide
of God’s love
this Presence
this ground
of our being
here we take root
and grow deeply
into our faith
resisting all
that would
uproot us

Has a bitter root sprung up in your heart?
How can it be uprooted?

Hebrews 12:1-4; Psalm 22:26-32; Mark 5:21-43

through His cross
we rid ourselves
of every burden
we persevere
keeping our eyes
fixed on Jesus
in order
that we may not
grow weary
offering any infirmity
to God’s healing touch
we enter
the realm
of saving grace
touched
by the Holy Spirit
we regain
our strength
and see every possibility
for Love

Are your eyes fixed on Jesus?
Do you feel his healing touch?
Do you offer thanks?

Hebrews 11:32-40; Psalm 31:20-24; Mark 5:1-20

hearing the sound
of our pleading
He answers our prayers
healing all within us
that separates us
from God’s love
our hearts take comfort
in our hope in Him
in the great goodness
we see
though often disguised and hidden
in tragedy
and turmoil
His light
penetrates
the deepest darkness
into the soul of us
bringing peace

Does Christs’ light bring peace to your heart?
Does His light help you see goodness even amidst tragedy and turmoil?

Mal 3: 1-4; Psalm 24: 7, 8, 9, 10; Hebrews: 2: 14-18; Luke: 2: 22-40
Holy Spirit
preparing
the way
guiding our lives
opening
our praying eyes
to Glory
we see the one
we have longed for
who saves us
from our fear
of death
and the sin
that enslaves us
our hearts are opened
and revealed
as we endure
the purifying
flame
of love
and mercy
through
His tested faith
and give thanks

Do you see His Glory?
Do you experience His saving power?
How are you guided by the Holy Spirit?

Hebrews 11:1-19; Luke 1:69-75; Mark 4:35-41

our hopes
realized in faith
we are called out
to an unknown journey
to create anew
with the Holy Spirit
of God’s love for all-
offered mercy
and freedom
from the stillness
of our hearts
all our fears
are calmed
as we are in awe
of the power
of the Holy Spirit
in Him
who even the wind
and the sea obey

Are your hopes realized in faith?
Are all your fears calmed by the Holy Spirit’s power in you?
Do you know how to be still?

Hebrews 10: 32-39; Psalm 37: 3-40; Mark 4: 26-34

we scatter
seeds
in joy
and hope
not knowing
what will come
we labor
in faith
sustained
by the One
who knows
the harvest
never knowing
what suffering
or challenge
may come
even to
our faith
over and over
our daily bread
is to choose life
for ourselves
for others
knowing all
love
and justice
is gift

What challenges your faith?
What calls you to Life?

Hebrews 10:19-25; Psalm 24:1-9; Mark 4:21-25

inspiring
one another
to love
and good works
through His word
we allow
God’s light
to shine through us
using His infinite love
and generosity
as our measure
in all that we do
we live with faith
courage
gratitude
and compassion
forgiving everything
for God’s sake

What is your measure?
What is God’s measure?

Mark 4:1-20

seed sown
by the Holy Spirit
from the dark
rich soil
of God’s love
grows
deep roots
into God’s mystery
nourished
by God’s word
showered
by the clear waters
of faith
drawn
to the Light
of Presence
one with
God’s breath
we bear
God’s fruit
of justice
mercy
and love

Do you have deep roots into the mystery of God’s love?

Hebrew 10:1-10; Psalm 40:2,4,7-10; Mark 3:31-35

we come
as family
one Spirit
in the will
to love
in ways
beyond law
and sacrifice
a new song
arising
that the world
has not heard
a justice
not experienced
in weighted scales
and gavels
but drawn
from God’s abundant love

What is the new song you hear?

Mark 3:22-30

we see
a house divided
and know
it cannot stand
praying
for a unity
that seems to elude us
yet glimpsed by eyes
that reach beyond
self-interest
and willfulness

called by faith
aligned with mercy
conceived in
a Holy Spirit
of wisdom
and truth
a path opens
and forgiveness
showers us
with the grace
to see each other
held
in God’s Holy Spirit
of love

Do you see a house divided against itself?
What will heal the divisions?
Who do you call upon for healing?