Romans 8:18-25; Psalm 126:1-6; Luke 13:18-21

our faith
a mustard seed
so small
yet planted
in the rich soil
of God’s love
grows
to embrace
God’s love
of all

even as
we groan
through
our labor pains
we rejoice in
the new life
it brings

Do you rejoice in the new life faith brings?

Romans 8:12-17; Psalm 68: 2,4,6,7,20-21; Luke 13:10-17

set free
of our
infirmity
and fear
we stand
in the saving
love
knowing
the Holy Spirit
that bears
witness
with our spirit
informing us
who we are
one in God’s family
caring
for one another
suffering
with one another
rejoicing
with one another

Is your home in God?

Jeremiah 30:7-9; Psalm 126 1-6; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10; 46-52

we want to see
and call out
for pity
from our need
as we feel
the presence
of Jesus near
savior from darkness
bridge to light
chosen
to do great things
for us
remnants
of the lost
we gather
from the ends
of the earth
leaving our weeping
we are consoled
and guided
along brooks of water
on level road
we no longer
stumble
we are dreamers
filled with laughter
filled with rejoicing
we are on our way
healed by faith
we follow

What do you long to see?
Do you feel the presence of Christ?
Has your faith healed you?

Romans 8:1-11; Psalm 24: 1-6; Luke 13:1-9

in this time
of now
one
in Christ
we choose
with grace
to walk
with
the Holy Spirit
as our guide
bearing
the lasting fruits
of love
and joy
patience
and faithfulness
gentleness
and generosity
creating
the world
of God’s desire
living
in peace

Who is your guide?

Romans 7:18=25; Psalm 119: 66,68,76,77,93,94; Luke 12:25-59

willing
to do good
we do not
as something
wars within us
yet you call us
to see you
in this moment
your wisdom
and knowledge
kindness
and compassion
this goodness
and will of God
you write upon
our hearts
it is our delight
as it frees us
and saves us
to do good
in God’s love

Are you willing to do good but do not?
What sets you free?

Romans 6:19-23; Psalm 1:1-6; Luke 12:49-53

in a darkened
cynical
world
His words
set fire
igniting
our imaginations
with a passion
for Life
and Love
and goodness
beyond
what we have
ever known
loving enemies
returning good
for evil
forgiving all
healing all
we are set free
divided by choice
we choose
Life

Has He set your world on fire?

Romans 6:12-18; Psalm 124: 1-8; Luke 12:39-48

freed from
the law
living
under grace
sin has
no power
as our bodies
are given
over
to the goodness
of God
entrusted
with this love
we care
for ourselves
and one another
in our common home
feeding
sheltering
sustaining
inspiring
with all
we have been given
so generously

What has power over your life?

What is it to live by grace?

Roman 5:12-21; Psalm 40:7-10, 17; Luke 12: 35-39

your will
of love
is my delight
an ear open
to your
path
to care
for ourselves
and others
the way
you care
for us
the dark night
is over
the dawn
of your embrace
has come

What is your delight?

Romans 4:20-25; Luke 1:69-75; Luke 12:13-21

one for us
rich
in what matters
to God-
love
goodness
kindness
mercy
compassion
forgiveness
gentleness
patience
sharing
our harvest
with all
in need
setting
us free

What matters to God?

Is 53: 10-11; PS 33:4-5,18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; MK 10:35-45

you who know us
who knows our hearts
and minds
our weakness
our suffering
you who have lived and walked
with us
bring us mercy
meeting place of God
and humanity
grace comes
in our sufferings
as we hunger
in famine
and wages of war
in the face of death
our soul is waiting
for your help
your shield
light seen
we put our hope
our trust
in you
who loves justice
and right
immersed in the waters
of you
we seek to share
to serve all
with this love
we have come
to know
in you

Do you see your affliction as a moment of grace?
Do you put all your hope and trust in God?
Do you serve with the love you have found?