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

the dawn
wakes me
with a song
and praise
for the love
that lights
each day
beyond
the world’s burden
that disturbs
I turn to
the peace
of mind God gives
and 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?
Do you hear Jesus call you friend?

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 offers
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

knowing
we are
a branch
of Him
sustained
by His vine
flowing
with His love
and grace
we ask
for God’s will
of goodness
and peace
to be done
on earth
among us
as it is in heaven

Do you know yourself as part of Christ?

Acts 14:19-28; Psalm 145:1-21; John 14:27-31

do not
let your hearts
be troubled
even as death
or hardship
are at your door
for God
is with you
offering peace–
a peace
the world
cannot give

How do you hear these words?
Do you take them to heart?

Acts 14:5-18; Psalm 115: 1-4,15-16; John 14:21-26

His word
coming
as Advocate
alive
and working
through
our minds
and hearts
we leave
our idols
we follow
the living God
of Wisdom
and Truth
we have
all we need
as each breath
is a welcoming
to God’s love

Is the Holy Spirit alive in your life?
How do you receive God’s word?

Acts 6: 1-7; Psalm 33; 1 Peter 2: 4-9; John 14: 1-12

placing our trust
in God
we are set free
our hearts
no longer troubled
we live
knowing
believing
hearing
His word
living
His word
we become
the living stones
built into
a spiritual home
we are one
of many rooms
home in Him
we rejoice
in God’s steadfast love
we breathe
His spirit
and wisdom
we walk
the earth
full of His love
and justice
becoming His melody
easing
the world’s famine
we are fed
set free
saved
from death

Are you filled with His spirit and wisdom?
Where is your spiritual home?
How does He set you free?

Acts 12:44-52; Psalm 98: 1-4; John 14:7-14

looking into
the eternal moment
we see
God’s love
and goodness
unyielding
and persistent
feeding
mercy and forgiveness
answering
our prayers
for compassion
kindness
and generosity
in each heart
freed Spirit
seed
of Christ
becomes
the tree of life
we rejoice
in a new song
of Love

What do you see in the eternal moment?
What do you see?

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
in humbleness
see the path
set before you
by the one
who came
to save
there is your
dwelling place
your home
in goodness
and loving-kindness
beauty and Truth

By what is your heart troubled?
Do you see the path set before you?
Where do you find your dwelling place?
Do you live in the Joy of the Lord?

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

even as morning light
dawns
with tears and anguish
we trust in Him
and sing of
God’s goodness
mercy
and kindness
faithful
even as the earth quakes
and wars ravage
we know Him
and He knows us
a presence
among us
calling us
to vigilance
guiding us
to the path
of life
and love
that we seek
heeding His warnings
of betrayal
we stay
and trust
in Him

How do you place your trust in Him?
Of what goodness do you sing?

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

coming
as Light
he shines
in our darkness
revealing
a goodness
we didn’t know
or see
as our own
Holy Spirit
guiding our life
we listen
always
for your way

How do you hear the voice of the Holy Spirit?
How do you experience His light?