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?

Amos 9:11-15; Psalm 85:9-14; Matthew 9:14-17

celebrating
the newness
of the day
pouring
ourselves
into a life
given
for goodness
we are released
from old wounds
and deprivations
letting go
of expectations
experiencing
the moment
when kindness and Truth
meet
when justice
and peace kiss
and the Truth
springs out
of the earth
and justice
walks upon the land

Do you celebrate the newness of this day?
Do you care for all as sacred?

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

one home
built upon
Love
that holds
the structure
together
sacred dwelling
of Spirit
no need
to prove
or test
or touch
as our faith
in its sure
silent
Presence
grows
within us
we have
all we need

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Amos 7:10-17; Psalm 19:8-11; Matthew 9:1-8

in the silence
we hear God’s words
precepts
perfect
refreshing
and trustworthy
giving wisdom
to our soul
rejoicing
in our heart
enlightening our eye
to justice
and mercy
in God’s presence
we rise up
and walk
forgiving all
and seeing with
God’s love
and goodness

Does your soul rejoice in God’s word?

Lamentations 2:2,10-14,18-19; Psalm 74:1-2,3-7,20-21; Matthew 8:5-17

we lament
we despair
they say peace
and prosperity
where there is none
as we reap
the destruction
that was sown
by our ways
until
a path
of integrity
is shown
a word
is spoken
to our humility
and our soul
is healed

What are the prophets saying?
From where will healing come?

Matthew 8:1-4

reaching out
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?

2Kings 24:8-17; Psalm 79: 1-9; Matthew 7:21-29

He knows us
by God’s will
in our mind
and heart
and deed
a solid
foundation
for the storms
that come
knowing
His will
to love
forgive
and seek
the good
of another
is our guide

Does Jesus know you?
What is God’s will in your mind and heart?
Do you do the will of God?

Solemnity of John the Baptist
Luke 1:57-66,80

formed
in our mother’s womb
we do not know
who we are
until we are called
into the light
and named
by one who loves us
we embrace
the journey
of our lives
with all of its mystery
joys and sorrows
being lead
through our questions
that are answered
through God’s love

What are your questions?
Who answers?

Matthew 7:6,12-14

where is
the narrow gate
constricted road
that leads
to life
some cross
that calls us
through
its mysterious way
some mystical
birth canal
where we are
nourished
in God’s womb
then expelled
into the Light
of Knowing
spiritual senses
ignited
we live
in Heaven’s realm
of Love
tasting
and seeing
God’s Goodness
of All

Where is your narrow gate?

2Kings 17:5-8,13-18; Psalm 60:3-5, 12=13; Matthew 7:1-5

the shadow
cast over
my own eyes
blinds me
to God
and others
i judge
unmercifully
until
mercy
finds me
in the eyes
of one
who is love

Have the eyes of mercy found you?