Hebrews 2:14-18; Psalm 105: 1-9; Mark 1:29-39

tested
as we are
in His
humanity
yet remaining
faithful
to God
He shows us
the way
mediator
He casts out
demons
cures
our sickness
we lose
our fear
of death
in his eternal
life

Do you experience the compassion of Christ?
Do you experience God’s healing touch?

Hebrews 2: 5-12; Psalm 8: 2-0; Mark 1: 21-28

unclean
spirit
rebuked
we are amazed
at His authority
that comes from
the love of God
for His people
willing
to suffer
in this love
for us
until
we see
who
we are
sacred
in our creator
brothers and sisters
to one another
given
His power
to love
in the Holy Spirit

Do you know who you are?
Do you see your life as sacred?

Hebrews 1: 1-6; Psalm 97: 1-2, 6-9; Mt 1: 14-20

rejoice
and be glad
in this time
of fulfillment
heaven reveals itself
among us
and we are
no longer
separated
by sin
and death
the Glory
of God
reveals itself
to our eyes
shining
and seizing
our hearts
called
by this truth
and love
we follow

Do you follow when He calls?
Do you see heaven among us?

Isaiah 40.1-5, 9-11; Psalm 29. 1-10; Titus 2.11-14; 3.4-7; Luke 3.15, 16, 21, 22

the skies open
and a Holy Spirit
descends
on a beloved
from a God
well pleased
coming
to us
who wait
in anticipation
wondering
and waiting
in our hearts
for good news
of peace-
grasping
our hand
with no partiality
He forms us
opening
our eyes and
setting us free
in the light
of His justice
His love for all
we share in
His good works
blessing
and healing

Questions
Do you accept the grasp of His hand?
Do you accept the blessing of peace?

1John 5: 14-21; Psalm 140: 1-9; John 3: 22-30

sing
be glad
dance
and praise
with thanks
for the living God
of love
who protects
us from evil
and hears
our prayers
immerses us
in the Spirit
of Truth
no longer
of a world
that separates us
with sin
and death
we belong
to life
eternal
and goodness

Do you have confidence that God hears your prayers?
Do you ask according to God’s will?
What is God’s will?

1John 5:5-13; Psalm 147: 12-20; Luke: 5: 12-16

Jesus
withdrawing
to pray
hears the Spirit
testify
in truth
to all
that is of God

incarnate
within Him
God’s will
is graced
to us
through
love
and
healing

we turn
in prayer
and worship
to give
thanks
for all
the blessings
given us
then turn
to one another
in love

Do you withdraw with Jesus to pray?
What do you hear?

1John4: 19-5:4; Psalm 72: 1-2, 14-17; Luke 4: 14-22

loved
by God
we are freed
to love
one another
no longer
in bondage
to hatred
and lies
and covetousness
we have all
we need
in this love
in the power
of the Holy Spirit
always
with us
we pray
always
and bless
as we are
blessed
amazed at
God’s gracious words
and love…
we follow

Do you feel loved by God?
Do you love others with this love?

1John 4: 11-18; Psalm 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13; Mark 6: 45-52

seeking distant stars
we travel
wanderers
weary of dark
seeking to know…
take the courage
that is being
offered
to your hearts
hardened
by misunderstanding
and fear
it will calm
the storm
that surrounds you
and allow you
to hear
the cry
of the poor
and afflicted
and enter into
God’s perfect love

Is your heart hardened to miracles?
Can you accept the courage being offered?
Can you hear the cry of the poor and afflicted?

1John 4: 7-10; Psalm 72: 1-8; Mark 6: 34-44

God’s love
sees our hunger
and our need
and calls out
to us
that we might
share
what we have
with another
our little
with God’s blessing
becomes
the miracle
of abundance
and we have
more than enough
for all
in God’s mercy
and love

Do you feel the call of God’s love?
Do you see that your “little” is enough?
What do you have to share?

1John 3:22-46; Psalm 2:-8,10-12; Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25

the healer
of many
a new way
is shown to us
that we might embrace
love
as a way
to freedom
and justice
breaking down
barriers
and walls
our hearts
beat
with compassion
as we hear the call
of the Holy Spirt
to listen
and act
on His Word

Does His word break down walls and barriers in your heart?
How does He heal you?