Acts: 17:15, 22-18:1, Psalm 148: 1-14; John 16: 12-15

turn
your heart
and mind
to the one
in whom
we live
and have
our being
given
breath
and life
and every thing
not fashioned
in any image
of our hand
or imagination
but in love
incarnate
that flows
eternal

Who owns your breath?
Who leads you to Truth?

Acts 16:22-34; Psalm 138: 1-8; John 16: 5-11

even as
grief fills
our heart
and prison
surrounds us
we come
to know
a greater love
a greater freedom
than the world
can give
a Presence
given
a Spirit
that informs
as love is given
and received
we are strengthened
and give thanks

Have you come to know a greater love and freedom?

Acts 16:11-15; Psalm 149: 1-9; John 15:26-16:4

my heart
opened
by inspired word
and prayer
I am touched
by the Spirit of Truth
and love
my advocate
in times
of need
I am touched 
by God’s delight
and filled with joy
turning
my mind
and heart
to all that is Good

How can you keep your heart opened to God’s word?
How can you keep your mind and heart open to goodness?

Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17; Psalm 66; 1 Peter 3: 15-18; John 14: 15-21

not left
as orphans
an Advocate
is given
as the Holy Spirit
is revealed
we cry out
to God
with joy
we see
our Life
in God
in the realm
of Spirit among us
through which our hearts
and the earth
are renewed
with Love

How is the Holy Spirit revealed to you?
Do you hear the earth cry out to God with joy?

Acts 16: 1-10; Psalm 100: 1-5; John 15: 18-21

Holy Spirit
Of God
guide
of our steps
our coming
and going
we journey
with you
in a joy
and peace
the world
cannot give
though persecution
may come
we remain
faithful
to the love
we have found
through
His name

Who is your guide?

Acts 15: 22-31; Psalm 7: 8-12; John 15: 12-17

I will
wake
the dawn
with song
and praise
for the love
that lights
each day
beyond
the world’s burden
that disturbs
I turn to
the peace
of mind God gives
and the love
that breathes us
to life
for this
we lay down
our lives
for each other

Do you wake the dawn with song and praise?

Acts 15:7-21; Psalm 96: 1-10; John 15:9-1

finding
our answer
in God’s love
we open
our hearts
to each other
and leave our fears
behind
as we say
yes
to creation
and all
that it gives
working
tirelessly
for Life
daring
to sing
a song of joy
into life’s sorrows

Do you dare to sing a song of joy?

Acts 15:1-6; Psalm 122:1-5; John 15:1-8

remaining
in God’s love
a vine
on the branch
our life
is secured
bearing fruit
through
the Holy Spirit
love
joy
peace
kindness
patience
faithfulness
generosity
gentleness
self-control
through God
we know
who we are

Do you know you are loved and belong to God?

Acts 14:19-28; Psalm 145:1-21; John 14:27-31

do not
let your hearts
be troubled
even as death
or hardship
are at your door
for God
is with you
offering peace–
a peace
the world
cannot give

How do you hear these words?
Do you take them to heart?

Acts 14:5-18; Psalm 115: 1-4,15-16; John 14:21-26

His word
coming
as Advocate
alive
and working
through
our minds
and hearts
we follow
the living God
of Wisdom
and Truth
we have
all we need
as each breath
is a welcoming
to God’s love

Where is your God?
How do you receive God’s word?