Zec 9:9-10; Psalm 145:1-14; Romans 8:9-13; Matthew 11:25-30

this place
of Spirit
that dwells within
living
unburdened
it is His gift
to our weariness
finding rest
we let go
of all that our flesh
demands
and enslaves us to
and live
in God’s grace
with a new heart
and mind
compassionate
kind
and merciful

Do you dare become unburdened and live in His Spirit?
How do you lay down your burdens?
Who is you help and your guide?

Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29; Psalm 135; Matthew 9:14-17

in the Presence of God
we leave all fasting
behind
our hunger
and thirst
satisfied
in the One
who is love
our eyes
see
our ears
hear
as we are transformed
deceptions
trickery
and lies
are turned into blessings
as all
is turned
into Truth

Have you experienced the Presence of God?
What do you see?
What do you hear?

Genesis 23:1-4; 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Psalm 106 1-5; Matthew 9:9-13

the desire
of mercy calls
not sacrifice
as we follow a way
out of the chaos
of our minds
into the healing space
of Spirit
a holy offering
of peace
to hearts wrangled
with division
asking only
for a pause in our ways
to experience
the embrace of breath
as our creator’s love

from the beginning
to our end
we live
in the mystery
of another
who guides
our way
when we open
our eyes
our ears
our minds
and our hearts

Have you paused to experience the mystery of your breath?
Who owns your breath?
Is it love?

Genesis 22:1B-19; Psalm 115: 1-9; Mt 9:1-8

tested
in the extreme
we take all we love
in sacrifice
to the God of love
who calls us
living
in trust
that knows
no boundaries
we are ill equipped
for this depth
we question
and doubt
only to be shown
greater mercy
compassion
and love
given to heal
given to share

To what forgiveness is God calling you?
To what sacrifice?
To what freedom?

Genesis 21:8-20; Psalm 34:7-13; Matthew 8:28-34

demons
cry out
to the one
who knows them
looking
for a way

demons expelled
we are free
to live our life
without distress
in the arms
of angels
to guide us
to the love
we most desire

seeking God
we learn that we have
all we need
and live in God’s desire
for our Good
and the Good of all

Have you been set free?

Genesis 19:15-29; Psalm 26: 2-3; 9-12; Matthew 8:23-27

living
in the terror
the the raging sea
we cry out
for help
He comes
with a word
of peace
calming
every fear
challenging
our faith
our heart
and soul
searched
and tested
for mercy
and love
we are called
to walk ahead
with courage
never looking behind

Who answers when you cry out in fear?
Are you calmed by God’s presence?
Do you have the courage to leave the past behind?

Ephesians 2:19-22; Psalm 117:1,2; John 20:24-29

greater than
our need
to touch
and see–
our faith
lives beyond
our concepts
and concrete notions
into a realm
that calls for
a complete surrender
into the unknowing
allowing the Truth
of Christ’s completeness
to be seen
revealing
the dwelling place
of God
working through
the Holy Spirit
for our good
and the good of all

Are you blessed to have not seen but believe?
How do you experience God’s healing love?
Where do you place your trust and hope?

2Kings 4:8-11,14-16; Psalm 89:2-3,16-19; Romans 6:3-11; Matthew 10:37-42

loving God
above all
we find the source
of our Being
from where
all our life
flows
love
joy
peace
generosity
kindness
gentleness
truth prevailing
against all darkness
deception
and delusion
we remain firm
and sing the goodness
of the Lord
our strength
and our shield

Who is the source of your Being?
How do you live from the source of your Being?

Genesis 18:1-15; Luke 1:46-55; Matthew 8:5-17

our spirit
rejoices
as our soul
proclaims
the greatness
of the Lord
God our savior
letting go
of all that burdens
that imprisons us
as our faith
in His healing love
restores us
we arise
and tend
to a world
in need
with joy

Does your soul proclaim the goodness of the Lord?
Does your Spirit rejoice in God your Savior?

Matthew 8:1-4

reaching out
our hand
to the one
who invites us
into a love
of healing
and grace
we find ourselves
cleansed
and renewed
from all that keeps us
away from faith
in the holy presence
that surrounds us
even in these trying times
we are buoyed
by God’s great love

How are you sustained in these trying times?