Isaiah 55: 6-9; Psalm 143; Phil 1: 20-27; Mt: 20: 1-16

his thoughts
are not
our thoughts
his ways
not our ways
gracious
and merciful
slow to anger
abounding
in steadfast
love
do not
begrudge
his
generosity
the last
being first
for
all life
in him
is saved
beyond
our knowing
higher than our ways
higher than our thoughts
but near
to those
who call upon him

Do you begrudge God’s generosity?
Do you see the ways and thoughts of God?

1Tim 6:13-16; Psalm 100:1-5; Luke 8:4-15

each day
God’s word seed
is sown
some days
snatched away
without root
or ensnared
in the thorns
of anxiety
and riches

yet some days
it falls into
the rich soil
of God’s love
embraced by
our generous
and good heart
bearing fruit

let this day
be a day
embraced by
our generous
good heart
a day of joy
in the presence
of the Lord

Is this a day of joy in the Lord?

1Tim 6:2-12; Psalm 49:6-20; Luke 8: 8:1-3

pursuing
faith
love
patience
gentleness
devotion
we turn from our desire
for wealth
and all
that does not last
trusting not in money
or riches
but in God
who brings light
and truth
and love

What do you pursue?
In what do you trust?

Ephesians 4:1-7,11-13; Psalm 19:2-5; Matthew 9:9-13

be worthy
of the call
you have received
and the grace given
with humility
gentleness
patience
and peace
follow
as the day
pours out the word to day
and night to night
imparts knowledge
hear the voice that resounds
throughout the earth
“love one another
as I have loved you”

Are you worthy of the call you have received?

1Tim 3:14-16; Psalm 111: 1-6; Luke 7:31-35

never satisfied
we judge
and complain
instead of giving thanks
undeniably great
is the mystery
of devotion
to the living God
who creates
from nothing
and animates
with love
how great
the Glory
of the Holy Spirits presence
when our eyes
are opened
and our mind
is at peace

Do you give thanks?
To what are you devoted?

1Tim 3:1-13; Psalm 101:1-6; Luke 7:11-17

who would deem
a heart blameless
but God
the one who can look
upon the dead
with pity
and raise them up
questioning
all that we are
as we walk 
 in His ways
our faithfulness
temperance
gentleness
generosity
dignity
decency
guiding our children
and each other
on the path of Life

Who is this God who demands so much good?

1Tim 2:1-8; Psalm 28:2,7,8-9; Luke 7:1-16

praying for all
in authority
to look to God’s goodness
for all people
answering their needs
with justice
devotion
and dignity
knowing that all love
healing
and compassion
comes from
our divine nature
we place our trust
in God

What is your prayer?

Sirach 27: 30-28:7; Psalm 103: 1-12; Romans 14: 7-9; Mt. 18: 21=35

remembering
death and decay
and know
who you are
in spirit
one in Christ
one body
of all
immersed
in a kind
and merciful God
filled with
boundless
compassion
a God
who suffers
with us
forgives
our sins
as we are to forgive
holding no debt
we are free
to love
as we are loved
not nourishing
anger
or hateful things
but nourished
and fed
with kindness

How tightly do you hold and nourish anger?
Do you release into God’s kindness, compassion and mercy?

1Tim 1:15-17; Psalm 113:1-7; John 14:23

from the rising
of the sun
to its setting
we look
to the God
of love
and mercy
setting a firm foundation
that will not be shaken
planting deep roots
to bear good fruit
storing all God’s goodness
in our heart
to share
with those in need
praying
always
praising
always

What is your foundation?

1Tm1:1-2,12-14; Psalm 16:1-11; John 19:25-27

the rise
and fall
of many
as thoughts
of hearts
are revealed
he shows us
the path of life
where we take refuge
in the God
of mercy
grace
and peace
where love
is our inheritance

What does he reveal in your heart?