Bar 1:15-22; Psalm 9:1-9; Luke 10:13-16

our lives
disordered
as we turn
from God’s way
of Truth
seeking love
and power
in all the wrong places
leaving a trail
of destruction
until we hear
a voice calling us
to see His way
His truth
His light
His cross
a path
leading us home

What do you see in His cross?
How do you hear God’s voice through all the noise?

Neh 8:1-12; Psalm 19:8-11; Luke 10:1-12

let rejoicing
in the Lord
be your strength
God’s word
is clear
enlightening
and enduring
precious
and sweet
abundant
and available
to All
who live
in God’s justice
God’s love of All

Is your mind and heart open to God’s word and love?

Memorial of the Guardian Angels
Neh 2:1-8; Psalm 137; Mt 18:1-5,10

holding
the child
of wonder
we see
the greatest
in heaven
an innocent
trust
and curiosity
of all that is
given
for instruction
in love
and care
we see
the face of God
and follow

Do you experience your guardian angel?
Do you see the child of wonder?
How do you respond?

Zec 8:20-23; Psalm 87:1-7; Luke 9:51-56

the living God
with us
within us
we follow
turning from death
to life
embracing all
the Holy Spirit offers
with compassion
love
joy
peace
kindness
generosity
patience
self-control
gentleness
even as we face
terror, sickness and darkness
we are strengthened
with the light
of God’s courage

How do you embrace the living God?
How do you follow?

Zec 8:1-8; Psalm 102:16-23; Luke 9:46-50

knowing
our hearts
he calls us back
to our child-like
innocence
and wonder
knowing our need
and that all
is possible
in God
who hears
our cries
for love
and justice
and brings
life and peace
to the nations
as we turn
our minds
and hearts
to God

Have you been called back to your child-like innocence?

Zec 2:5-9;14-15; Jeremiah 31:10-13; Luke 9:43-45

once
scattered
we now
gather
together
streaming
to God’s
blessings
where God
turns
our mourning
into joy
consoled
and gladdened
after
our sorrows
we are
encircled
by the fire
of God’s love
dwelling among us

Do you turn to God’s blessings?

Luke 9:18-22

Then
Jesus said
to them
Who do you
say I am?

Who do you say He is?
How does that change everything?

Hg 1:1-8; Psalm 149:1-9; Luke 9:7-9

considering
our ways
we search
for answers
and find a voice
that sings
and rejoices
in between
all the world’s troubles
and dissatisfaction
lies the path
of truth
and life-
this is where
we choose
to live

Where do you choose to live?

Ezra 9:5-9; Tobit 13:2-8; Luke 9: 1-6

we take
nothing
for the journey
but God’s love
and faith
walking
in the footsteps
that have gone before us
accepting
hospitality
shaking off the dust
of unwelcome
we walk
humbly
always
in the mercy
that has been shown us
ever mindful
of our need
of God’s wisdom
and strength

Are you mindful of your need for God’s wisdom and strength?