Hebrews 12:1-4; Psalm 22:26-32; Mark 5:21-43

ridding
ourselves
of every burden
we persevere
keeping our eyes
fixed on Jesus
in order
that we may not
grow weary
offering any infirmity
to God’s healing touch
we enter
the realm
of our saving grace
touched
by the Holy Spirit
we regain
our strength
and see every possibility
for Love

Where do you fix your eyes?

Hebrew 11:32-40; Psalm 31:20-24; Mark 5:1-20

taking refuge
in the shelter
of God’s Presence
the demons
flee
at the sight
and sound
of His word
our hearts
take comfort
and hope
in a God
of Goodness
who will show us
the way
to a unity
and righteousness
we have yet
to understand

Where do you take refuge?

Zephaniah 2:3-3:12-13; Psalm 146; 1 Corinthians 1: 26-31; Mt 5: 1-12

seeking
the Lord
seeking
wisdom
we find
what the world
sees
as foolish
lowly
and humble
we know
our need
our blessedness
in hunger
in mourning
in purity
in peace
we turn
from ruin
and enter
the joy
of the
Lord

Where do you seek God?
Where do you seek wisdom?
How do you find blessedness in hunger, in mourning and poverty?

Hebrews 11:1-19; Luke 1:69-75; Mark 4:35-41

called by faith
to a foreign land
we find
our bearings
and guidance
in God
seeking
to build
a new foundation
whose architect
and maker
is God
so that
when the winds come
and the seas roar
we will
not be terrified
or shaken
but found living
in our realized
faith

Jesus asked, “Why are you terrified?
Do you not yet have faith?”

Hebrews 10:32-39; Psalm 37:3-6, 23-24; 39-40; Mark 4:26-34

scattered seeds
we grow roots
deeply
into God’s love
living
in the mercy
of Light
that draws us out
of darkness
trusting
in the Lord
doing good
taking delight
in God
in this
we pray
needing endurance
to do
the will of God
resisting
wholeheartedly
all that would
pull us away

Do you allow His Light to draw you out of darkness?

2Timothy 1:1-8; Psalm 96:1-10; Mark 4:21-25

with sincere faith
stir into flame
the gift of God
you have been given
living not
in a spirit of cowardice
but of love
and self-control
and share
the Good News
of the Gospel
with strength
from God
hiding not
its Light
but letting it shine
singing
its song
of Spirit
and Glory

Do you share the gift you have been given from God?

The Conversion of St. Paul
Acts 22:3-16; Psalm 117:1-2; Mark 126:15-18

struck
by the Spirit
of God
we are
changed
our mind
and heart
and vision
realigned
and new
adhering
to a Truth
that leaves
all division
from our sight
living only
in one
abiding love

Have you been struck by the Spirit of God?

Hebrew 10:1-10; Psalm 40:2,4,7-10; Mark 3:31-35

we come
as family
one Spirit
of will
to love
in ways
beyond law
and sacrifice
a new song
arising
that the world
has not heard
a justice
not experienced
in weighted scales
and gavels
but drawn
from God’s abundant love

What is the new song you hear?

Hebrews 9:15,24-28; Psalm 98: 1-6; Mark 3:22-30

Holy Spirit
word of life
making all things
new
a song
arises
from our heart
and soul
as we experience
the gifts
of your ways
love
joy
peace
generosity
patience
faithfulness
self-control
we live
within the power
of your being
that sets things right
no one can deny
your Presence
and live
for you are life
itself

Do you live within the power of the Holy Spirit?
How do you know?

Isaiah 8: 23-9:3; Psalm 27; 1 Cor 10-17; Mt 4:12-17

united in mind
judgment and anguish
have taken wing
streams of light
beam into
our darkness
bringing joy
to a land
of gloom
he calls us
we follow
to dwell
in the house
of the Lord
gazing on
loveliness
we are
completed
in love
the yoke
of our burden
is lifted
the rod of taskmaster
smashed
making way
for the risen
Light

Do you unite yourself to the new life he brings?
Do you feel your burden lifted?