1Cor 15:1-8; Psalm 19:2-5; John 14:6-14

we hold fast
to what
we have received
the word of God
that saves us
from sin
suffering
and death
as each day
pours out
God’s message
of love
and healing
to a world
in desperate need
we follow
the Holy Spirit
in God’s great good

Do you hold fast to God’s word?

Acts 16:11-15; Psalm 149:1-9; John 15:26-16:4

hearts opened
by God’s word
we make
a home
for the Spirit
our advocate
our guide
to love
filled
with a song
of Hope
and praise
we see a Glory
we will not forget
even in our times
of trouble
and hardship

Have you made a home for the Holy Spirit?

Acts 15: 1-2; 22-29; Psalm 67: 2-8; Rev. 21:10-13, 22-23; John 14: 23-29

no temple
can contain
the light
of Glory
shown through
the God
of Love
shining His face
upon us
carried on
through the ages
in Spirit
read in the hearts
of ones
who have known
Him
lifting burdens
and
setting free
what was
meant to be
love of God
love of another
seeking
how to live this
in community
in the world

Have you seen the light of glory?
How does the spirit guide your life?
Have you been set free of burdens?

Acts 16:1-10; Psalm 100:1-5; John 15:18-21

today
we sing
with a joyful heart
for all
the good
that God
has done
is doing
and will do
in the world

Today we give thanks.

Acts 15:22-31; Psalm 57:8-12; John 15:12-17

chosen
to bear fruit
that is not
our own
but for
the greater good
of God’s love
in a world
in harmony
with His will
for care
and concern
we do not burden
one another
but we wake
the dawn
with a song
of love
in our heart

How do you wake the dawn?

Acts 15:7-21; Psalm 96: 1-10; John 15:9-11

finding
our answer
in God’s love
we open
our hearts
to each other
and leave our fears
behind
as we say
yes
to creation
and all that it
gives
working
tirelessly
for Life
daring
to sing
a song of joy
into
life’s sorrows

Do you dare to sing a song of joy?

Acts 15:1-6; Psalm 122:1-5; John 15: 1-8

to what
vine is it
that we cling
branch
of Christ
bearing
a fruit
that is not
our own
but some higher purpose
and power
that prunes
all unworthiness
to create
a greater good
sensing
our nothingness
alone
and lost
we experience
unity
in God’s
growing love

How do you experience yourself as a branch of God’s love?

John 14: 1

Do not
let your hearts
be troubled
or afraid

1Peter 5:5-14; Psalm 89:2-3,6-7,16-17; Mark 16:15-20

living
in the Light
of God’s
expression
of love
we speak
a language
of kindness
and compassion
ever vigilant
of shadows
that might darken
our way
living
simply
and humbly
in the Joy
of the Lord

How do you living simply and humbly?

Acts 14: 21-27; Psalm 145:8-13; Rev 21: 1-5; John 13: 31-35

love
one another
and
you shall see
a new heaven
a new earth
God living
among
his people
where death
and sorrow
crying out in pain
and mourning
will be
no more
far from trials
and persecution
kindness
and mercy
compassion
and grace
shall dwell
among us
in hearts
ready
for His word

Can you imagine a world ruled by loved?
What form would it take?
Is your heart ready for His word?