Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 65:10-14; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23

seed sown
seeking rich soil
where they
will not be snatched
scorched
or choked
by the harshness
of the world

so it is
as God’s word
seeks the rich soil
of our hearts
for deep rootedness
where all the fruits
of God’s goodness
can grow

Is your heart prepared for God’s word?

Genesis 49:29-32, 50:15-26; Psalm 105:1-7; Matthew 10:24-33

set free
by Truth revealed
we receive
clarity
of mind
and body
reconciled
and forgiven
we are grateful
and rejoice
in all the love
and goodness
offered to us
no longer afraid
of what is held
in secret
and darkness
we are held
in God’s healing Light

Are you held in God’s healing light?

Genesis 46:1-7,28-30; Psalm 37:3-40; Matthew 10:16-23

Spirit of Truth
guide of our heart
and mind
even though
we are as sheep
among wolves
we will endure
as our Trust
in God
is unfailing
even as others
may turn against us
we trust
wholeheartedly
in God’s goodness-
living in the anxiety
between life
and death
we find our home
in God’s love
that sets us free

Where do you place your trust?

Genesis 44:18-21; Psalm 105:16-27; Matthew 10:7-15

we travel
carrying nothing
but Spirit
giving all
that we have been received
at no cost
until Truth
is revealed
and all is forgiven
we are set free
cured
and cleansed
the famine ends
in the abundance
of knowing
who we are

Who are you?

Genesis 41:55-57, 42:5-24; Psalm 33:2-3,10-11; Matthew 10:1-7,18-19

living
in the design
of God’s heart
we are struck
with awe
in a sacred presence
that guides
and questions
our hearts
intent
desires
motives
revealed
we are held
in sacred judgement
that turns us
back to love

What do you hear in God’s questions to you?

Genesis 32:23-32; Psalm 17: 1-15; Matthew 9:32-38

moved by pity
for our anxieties
we are embraced
by God’s Presence
and are freed
from our deepest worries
living
without deceit
or malice
in God’s eternal moment
where all our love
joy
and peace
are released–
we see the face of God
and live

Do you allow the release of your anxieties?

Genesis 28:1-22; Psalm 91:1-15; Matthew 9:18-26

finding
our sacred place
we are filled
with the joy
and peace
of knowing

healed
or our lifelong
infirmities
raised from death
we feel the lightness
of our being
and rejoice
trusting
deeply
in the God
who hears us
and loves us
to life

Have you been healed of your lifelong infirmities?
Has God raised you from death?

Zec 9:9-10; Psalm 145:1-14; Romans 8:9-13; Matthew 11:25-30

this place
of Spirit
that dwells within
living
unburdened
it is His gift
to our weariness
finding rest
we let go
of all that our flesh
demands
and enslaves us to
and live
in God’s grace
with a new heart
and mind
compassionate
kind
and merciful

Do you dare become unburdened and live in His Spirit?

Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29; Psalm 135; Matthew 9:14-17

there is
no fast
in God’s presence
as all
is fulfilled
only in waiting
for our eyes
to see
our ears to hear
and be renewed
deceptions
trickery
and lies
turn into blessings
as all is turned
into Truth

What are your blessings?

Genesis 23:1-4, 24:1-8, 62-67; Psalm 106; Matthew 9:9-13

in need
He comes
with saving help
and calls us
to follow
a way of mercy
and justice
observing
what is right
aligning
with kindred spirits
strengthened
in knowledge
in ways of the Spirit
we are healed
and enter
God’s promised land
of peace
and thankfulness

Do you experience God’s healing presence?