Acts 19: 1-8; Psalm 68: 2-7; John 16: 29-33

never alone
always
in God
we live
and breathe
in God’s presence
a home
for all
widow
and orphan
forsaken
and captive
living
by Christ’s
Holy Spirit
he draws us in
while his enemies flee
we rejoice
and sing
in God’s presence

Do you ever feel alone?

Acts 1.15-17, 20a-26;Ps.103: 1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 John 4.11-16; John 17.11b-19

our protection
is prayed for
by one
who knows that
while we allow
His love
and truth
to transform
our fragile lives
we live
in a world of power
that may
betray
that may
even hate
who we are
as we stand
in His truth
for the sake
of love

From what do you need protection?

Acts 18: 23-28; Psalm 47: 2-10; John 16: 23-28

you say
until now
we have not
asked anything
in your name
you say
ask
the father
in my name
and you will receive
so that your joy may be complete

so i ask for
 the end of war
and hate
and violence
and sin
and suffering
and death and grief
exploitation
of one another
through slavery
and human trafficking
and greed and lust
and the end of
racism and sexism
and guns and weapons
that kill and destroy
for the blind to see
the deaf to hear
the lame to walk
the hungry to be fed
the prisoners set  free
we ask you
in Jesus’ name
we ask for love and peace. Amen

Will you answer?

Acts 18: 9-18; Psalm 47: 2-7; John 16:20-23

all labor pain
is forgotten
in the joy
of new life
as a woman
beholds
her baby
the miracle of
I am

do not be afraid
go on speaking
do not be silent
I am
with you…

Is all your pain forgotten in the joy of new life?

Acts: 1: 1-11; Psalm 46: 2-9; Ephesians 1: 17-23; 4: 1-13; Mark 16: 15-20

the eyes
of our heart
enlightened
we see
our unity
of Spirit
our bond
of peace
a surpassing power
above every
principality
authority
and dominion
we go
and proclaim
the good news
of Love
among us
raising us
with Him
to new heights
of Glory

Translation: Put down your gun and take my hand.

Have your eyes seen the glory of the Lord?

Acts: 17:15, 22-18:1, Psalm 148: 1-14; John 16: 12-15

turn
your heart
and mind
to the one
in whom
we live
and have
our being
given
breath
and life
and every thing
not fashioned
in any image
of our hand
or imagination
but in love
incarnate
that flows
eternal

Who owns your breath?

Acts 16:22-34; Psalm 138: 1-8; John 16: 5-11

even as
grief fills
our heart
and prison
surrounds us
we come
to know
a greater love
a greater freedom
than the world
can give
a Presence
given
a Spirit
that informs
as love is given
and received
we are strengthened
and give thanks

When you called were you answered?

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

advocate
Spirit of Truth
sent to us
guiding us
from our beginning
strengthening us
that we will
not fall away
even as persecution
comes from
those who say
they know god
we stay
with your peace
indwelling
and sing the song
of our heart
in praise
of your love

What is the song of your heart?

Acts 10.25,26,34,35,44-48; Ps 98:1, 2-4; 1 John 7-10; John 15.9-17

God of all
undivided
Spirit
poured out on
an undivided
world
a new song
is sung
of justice
of kindness
of faithfulness
from hearts
so filled
with joy
from knowing a God
who truly
loves us
who has loved
all
from the beginning
friend of God
chosen
only to love
we lay down
our lives
for this

Do you see God’s love for all as justice?

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

Holy Spirit
Of God
guide
of our steps
our coming
and going
we journey
with you
in a joy
and peace
the world
cannot give
though persecution
may come
we remain
faithful
to the love
we have found
through
His name

Who is your guide?