Acts 6: 1-7; Psalm 33; 1 Peter 2: 4-9; John 14: 1-12

knowing
believing
hearing
His word
living
his word
we become
the living stones
built into
a spiritual home
we are one
of many rooms
home to Him
home in Him
we rejoice
in God’s steadfast love
we breathe
His spirit
and wisdom
we walk
the earth
full of His love
and justice
becoming His melody
easing
the world’s famine
we are fed
set free
saved
from death

Are you filled with His spirit and wisdom?
Where is your spiritual home?
How does He set you free?

Acts 13: 44-52; Psalm 98:1-4; John 14:7-14

over and over
we have seen
and heard
yet pressed and pulled
by the forces
of the world
our minds
and hearts
question
who we are

still
patiently
and with enduring love
He answers
told
to ask
in His name
we receive
all that we need
to live

For what do you ask in His name?

Acts 13:26-33; Psalm 2: 6-11; John 14:1-6

what good news
to come
to a world
hungry for truth
rather than
power’s hunger
and greed
longing for God’s
distance vision
rather than
the world’s short-sightedness
seeing our children’s children
reaping the fruits
of our devotion
to God’s peaceful
loving
and compassionate ways
where His justice
is seen in kindness
to all living things

What is your soul hungry for?
Where do you find your answers?

Acts 13:13-25; Psalm 89:2-27; John 13:16-20

from a distance
we see the story
of our lives
the story
of God’s love
and goodness
the only story
we have to tell
“forever
we shall sing
the goodness
of the Lord”

How has your life been the story of God’s love and goodness?

Acts 12:24-13:5; Psalm 67:2-8; John 12:44-50

responding to
the longing
of nations
for peace
and light
and love
we are sent forth
by the Holy Spirit
spreading
and growing
God’s love
and compassion
across the earth
to those
who are ready 
for a way
out of the darkness
of war
and deceit
by placing
our trust in God
and Truth

How do you spread God’s love and compassion?

Acts 11:19-26; Psalm 87:1-7; John 10:22-30

with firmness
of heart
we put all
of our faith
in God
trusting in
the love
that is calling us
we welcome
every moment
as God’s grace
and let go
of our own programs
for happiness
and listen to
His voice

What are your programs for happiness?
What are God’s?

Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 42:2-4; John 10:11-18

dreams
and vision
open our minds
to all that is
of God
nothing created
is profane
but ill intent–
with our soul
in longing
we lay down our lives
for what we love
and take them up again
living 
in the joy
of the living God

Will we listen to what dreams may come?
What is your dream?

Acts 2: 14: 36-41; Psalm 23: 1-6; 1 Peter 2: 20-25; John 10: 1-10

we hear
his voice
we turn
and know
the way
guardian
of our souls
we follow
paths to life
safe
from those
that would
steal our life
we are given
safe passage
verdant pasture
restful waters
even in darkness
we have no fear
for courage
guides us
goodness
and kindness
follow us
passing through
the cross gate
we leave
behind
all that is called sin
and enter
God’s will
that is love

Do you hear and know his voice?
Do you follow?

Acts 9:31-42; Psalm 116:12-17; John 6:60-69

leaving all
anxiety
we go forth
into this new life
we have come to know
as the peace of Christ
a serenity
the world cannot give
lifted up
by the Holy Spirit
we are given
all we need
and ask
how shall we return
all the good
that has been shown us?

How shall we return all the good that has been shown us?

Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 117:1,2; John 6:52-59

stopped
in the bright light
of awareness
our life
is questioned
in every possible way
our searching
our relationship
to others
ourselves
to Spirit
being touched
deeply
by the Other
by our Being
it is as though
scales fall from our eyes
and we awaken
from a dream
no longer alone
or apart
but a part
of a living
loving
whole

Have you experienced a bright light of awareness of your place in God?