Matthew 13:1-9

the sower
comes
with word seeds
scattered
in our heart
some bird comes
to steal
some sun
to scorch
some thorns
to choke
yet some
find their way
into the rich soil
where they set
deep root
and grow
into the tree of Life
bearing
great fruit

Have you opened your heart to God’s word seeds?
Where do they take root?

Jeremiah 2:1-3,7-8,12-13; Psalm 36; Matthew 13:10-17

in your light
we see
light
the place
of mercy
the place
of justice
the place
of love
source
of the living waters
we enter
a garden
full of the hope
in faithfulness
to your word
nourishing us
with daily bread

By what light do you see?

2Cor 4:7-15; Psalm 126: 1-6; Matthew 20:20-28

our treasure
within
this earthen vessel
creative Spirit
of God
compelling us
to live well
creating
in goodness
kindness
and compassion
sharing
our given wealth
with one another
especially those
in greatest need
turning their tears
into laughter

How do you create goodness, kindness and compassion in the world?

Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Psalm 85; Matthew 12:46-50

we enter
a family
of God
united
in love
mercy
and kindness
guided
by the Holy Spirit
all is forgiven
as we embrace
heaven now
even as we struggle
with who we are
in this family

Can you imagine a healing love?

Micah 6:1-4;6-8; Psalm 150; Matthew 12:38-42

we seek
no sign
only
to do
the right
love goodness
and walk
humbly
with our God

What do you seek?

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

a voice calls
through the maze
of our deceptions
to follow
to learn
to speak
of ways
known and born
of 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 hear and follow the voice of God?
Do you have the courage to live in peace?
Do you want only God’s love for all?

Matthew 2:1-5; Psalm 10:1-8,14; Matthew 12:14-21

withdrawing
from the ones
who would do Him harm
He heals
and cures
the faithful
who follow
even as He aware of
what is to come
He knows
who He is
in God’s love
never ceasing
doing Good
we follow
the path
of Life

Do you follow His path to life?
What gives you strength to carry on when you are hurting and afraid?

Isaiah 26:7-9,12,16-19; Psalm 102:13-15; Matthew 11:28-30

seeing
with compassion
our suffering
and groaning
is heard
and a voice
speaks
into our heart…
“come to me
all who labor
and are burdened
and I will give you
rest”

Do you find your rest in God’s love and compassion?

Isaiah 10:5-7, 13-16; Psalm 94:5-6,1-15; Matthew 11:15-27

setting
ourselves
in rightful trust
we see God
with child-like
wonder
and our hearts
return to
the Goodness
that is the mind
of God

Do you see with child-like wonder?

Psalm 95:8

if today
you hear
God’s voice
harden not
your heart

How do you keep your mind and heart open to God’s voice?
What do you hear?