Acts 15: 22-31; Psalm 7: 8-12; John 15: 12-17

I will
wake
the dawn
with song
and praise
for the love
that lights
each day
beyond
the world’s
burden
that disturbs
the peace
of mind
the love
that breathes us
to life
for this
we lay down
our lives
for each other

Do you wake the dawn with song and praise?

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

remain
in Him
who knows
our hearts
and grants
our Spirit
that we may
love
one another
with unselfish
concern
accepting
each other
in faith
seeking
each others good
that our joy
may be
complete

Do you accept others in faith?

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

knowing
we are
a branch
of Him
sustained
by His vine
flowing
with His love
and grace
we ask
for His will
of goodness
to be done
heaven
on earth
among us

Do you know yourself as of Him?

John 14: 27

peace
i leave
with you
my peace
i give
to you
not as the world
gives
do i give
to you
do not
let your hearts
be troubled
neither
let it be
afraid

What is the peace that Christ gives?

Acts 9.26-31; 1 John 3.18-24; John 15.1-8

we grow
into the vine
of your love
fed
we bear
the fruits
of God
love for
one another
in deed
and truth
beyond all
of our sins
beyond all
our divisions
we see
what God
can forgive
the God
greater than
our hearts-
in him
our soul
shall live
then peace
shall finally come.

How much can you forgive?
What are the fruits of your love?

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

shaking
the dust
from our feet
we leave
behind
jealousy
and persecution
entering
a new life
a new song
of goodness
and kindness
lead by the Holy Spirit
we have confidence
asking
for what we need
in His name

What do you ask for in His name?

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

do not
let your heart
be troubled
you who know
and serve
God
who in
humbleness
see the path
set before you
by one
who came
to save
there
is your
dwelling place
your home
in goodness
and love

By what is your heart troubled?
Do you see the path set before you?
Where do you find your dwelling place?

Acts 13: 13-25; Psalm 89: 2-3, 21-22; 25-27; John 13: 16-20

as morning light
dawns
we sing of
your goodness
mercy
and kindness
faithful
even as the earth quakes
and wars ravage
for we know you
and you know us
a presence
among us
calling us
to vigilance
guiding us
to the path
of life
and love
that we seek
heeding your warnings
of betrayal
we stay 
with you

Of what goodness do you sing?

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

living
in God’s love
and joy
and peace
we have
faith
and patience
and
self-control
giving
gently
kindly
generously
with gratitude
for all
that has been
given

Do you experience gratitude for everyday?

Acts 11: 19-26; Psalm 87: 1-3, 4-5, 6-7; John 10: 22-30

filled with
the Holy Spirit
we see
the grace of God
and rejoice
encouraging
one another
to firmness
of heart
working
for love
justice
and mercy
in his name

Where do you see the grace of God?