Wisdom 13:1-9; Psalm 19:2-5; Luke 17:26-37

lost
in the created
rather
than the creator
we go
from thing
to thing
unsatisfied
until
we are touched
by the author
the one
of truest love
we follow
never turning back
eyes always
fixed
proclaiming
the Glory of God

Are you lost?

1 WIS 7:22B–8:1

In Wisdom is a spirit
intelligent, holy, unique,
Manifold, subtle, agile,
clear, unstained, certain,
Not baneful, loving the good, keen,
unhampered, beneficent, kindly,
Firm, secure, tranquil,
all-powerful, all-seeing,
And pervading all spirits,
though they be intelligent, pure and very subtle.
For Wisdom is mobile beyond all motion,
and she penetrates and pervades all things by reason of her purity.
For she is an aura of the might of God
and a pure effusion of the glory of the Almighty;
therefore nought that is sullied enters into her.
For she is the refulgence of eternal light,
the spotless mirror of the power of God,
the image of his goodness.
And she, who is one, can do all things,
and renews everything while herself perduring;
And passing into holy souls from age to age,
she produces friends of God and prophets.
For there is nought God loves, be it not one who dwells with Wisdom.
For she is fairer than the sun
and surpasses every constellation of the stars.
Compared to light, she takes precedence;
for that, indeed, night supplants,
but wickedness prevails not over Wisdom.

Indeed, she reaches from end to end mightily
and governs all things well.

Do you hear the voice of Wisdom?
Where does she lead you?

Wisdom 6:1-11; Psalm 82:3-7; Luke 17:11-19

who will
defend the lowly
render justice
to the afflicted
and the destitute
rescue the lowly
and the poor
for those in power
rigorous scrutiny
impends

Who hears the voice of wisdom?

Wisdom 2:23-3:9; PSalm 34:2-3,26-29; Luke 17:7-10

imperishable life
living within
God’s love
He is close
to our broken-heartedness
and saves
our crushed spirits
lifting us up
from affliction
we embrace
divine Glory
and sing
with grateful praise
for all
God has done
for us

Who lifts your Spirit?

Wisdom 1:1-7; Psalm 139:1-10; Luke 17:1-8

God
the witness
of our inmost self
sees the desires
of our heart
sending
the Holy Spirit
to our longing
for love
and goodness
guiding
every step
even to the ends
of the earth
growing
our faith
beyond
what we could ever imagine

Who guides your steps?

Wisdom 6: 12-16; Psalm 63: 2-8; Thess 4: 13-17; Mt 25: 1-13

oil ready
lamp full
we wait
for you
thirsting
hoping
seeking
believing
in your wisdom
that gives
Life
do not turn
from us
barring
the door
see us
have mercy
on us
our spirit
held down
by the dead
we long
to rejoice
in the shadow
of your wings
resurrected

Is your soul thirsting for God?
Are your eyes open?
Is your lamp oil ready?

Romans 16:3-9,16,22-27; Psalm 145:2-11; Luke 16:9-15

together
we praise
the Goodness
of God
healer
in times
of distress
holding Beauty
before us
we are entrusted
with God’s love
we work
all things
through Him
in Truth
knowing each other
as sacred
and for God’s purpose

What is God’s purpose?

Romans 15:14-21; Psalm 98:1-4; Luke 16:1-8

by the power
of the Spirit of God
we sing joyfully
of kindness
goodness
and love
sharing what we know
in faith
through song
reaching beyond
mere words
into the soul’s
essence
and light

How does your soul respond to the music you make?

Ez 47:1-12; Psalm 46:1-9; 1Cor #:9-17; John 2:13-22

the rivers
flow
watering
the lands
with healing waters
the trees bear fruit
the Spirit
flows
with healing breath
and our hearts
come alive
the money changers
are driven
from the temple
and love takes
its rightful place
at the altar
God is in our midst
and we shall not be disturbed

Is your heart alive with the Holy Spirit?

Romans 13:8-10; Psalm 112:1-0; Luke 14:25-33

owe nothing
but love
to one another
giving generously
and mercifully
from God’s love
knowing
we own nothing
in our possessions
we live
in the light
of God’s grace
that dawns
through our darkness
God’s commands
showing the way

Do you live in God’s light?